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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.38, 13,005.66 and 5,232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.38, 13,005.66 and 5,232.63 is: 7,221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.38 : 13,005.66 = 5,232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.38/13,005.66 = 5,232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.38x = 13,005.66 × 5,232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.38x = 68,053,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,053,875.08/9,424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.04

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