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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.99, 13,005.56 and 5,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.99, 13,005.56 and 5,232.24 is: 7,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.99 : 13,005.56 = 5,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.99/13,005.56 = 5,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.99x = 13,005.56 × 5,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.99x = 68,048,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,048,224.34/9,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.74

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