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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.89, 13,006.95 and 5,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.89, 13,006.95 and 5,233.14 is: 7,222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.89 : 13,006.95 = 5,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.89/13,006.95 = 5,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.89x = 13,006.95 × 5,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.89x = 68,067,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,067,190.32/9,424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.07

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