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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.90, 13,005.09 and 5,174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.90, 13,005.09 and 5,174.34 is: 7,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.90 : 13,005.09 = 5,174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.90/13,005.09 = 5,174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.90x = 13,005.09 × 5,174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.90x = 67,292,757.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,292,757.39/9,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.65

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