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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.44, 13,004.52 and 5,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.44, 13,004.52 and 5,231.92 is: 7,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.44 : 13,004.52 = 5,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.44/13,004.52 = 5,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.44x = 13,004.52 × 5,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.44x = 68,038,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,038,608.28/9,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.15

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