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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.54, 13,004.55 and 5,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.54, 13,004.55 and 5,232.06 is: 7,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.54 : 13,004.55 = 5,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.54/13,004.55 = 5,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.54x = 13,004.55 × 5,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.54x = 68,040,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,040,585.87/9,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.28

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