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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.38, 13,004.03 and 5,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.38, 13,004.03 and 5,174.52 is: 7,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.38 : 13,004.03 = 5,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.38/13,004.03 = 5,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.38x = 13,004.03 × 5,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.38x = 67,289,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,289,587.44/9,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.71

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