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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.84, 13,006.50 and 5,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.84, 13,006.50 and 5,233 is: 7,221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.84 : 13,006.50 = 5,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.84/13,006.50 = 5,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.84x = 13,006.50 × 5,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.84x = 68,063,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063,014.50/9,424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.66

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