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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.56, 13,005.30 and 5,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.56, 13,005.30 and 5,232.68 is: 7,221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.56 : 13,005.30 = 5,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.56/13,005.30 = 5,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.56x = 13,005.30 × 5,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.56x = 68,052,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,052,573.20/9,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.54

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