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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.89, 13,005.65 and 5,232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.89, 13,005.65 and 5,232.11 is: 7,220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.89 : 13,005.65 = 5,232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.89/13,005.65 = 5,232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.89x = 13,005.65 × 5,232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.89x = 68,046,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,046,991.42/9,423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.69

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