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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.16, 13,005.42 and 5,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.16, 13,005.42 and 5,232.68 is: 7,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.16 : 13,005.42 = 5,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.16/13,005.42 = 5,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.16x = 13,005.42 × 5,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.16x = 68,053,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,053,201.13/9,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.14

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