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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.32, 13,006.08 and 5,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.32, 13,006.08 and 5,232.48 is: 7,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.32 : 13,006.08 = 5,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.32/13,006.08 = 5,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.32x = 13,006.08 × 5,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.32x = 68,054,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,054,053.48/9,424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.11

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