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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.92, 13,003.68 and 5,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.92, 13,003.68 and 5,231.18 is: 7,219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.92 : 13,003.68 = 5,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.92/13,003.68 = 5,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.92x = 13,003.68 × 5,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.92x = 68,024,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,024,590.74/9,422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.06

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