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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.89, 13,004.27 and 5,231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.89, 13,004.27 and 5,231.11 is: 7,219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.89 : 13,004.27 = 5,231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.89/13,004.27 = 5,231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.89x = 13,004.27 × 5,231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.89x = 68,026,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,026,740.68/9,422.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.31

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