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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.23, 13,010.19 and 5,179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.23, 13,010.19 and 5,179.19 is: 7,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.23 : 13,010.19 = 5,179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.23/13,010.19 = 5,179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.23x = 13,010.19 × 5,179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.23x = 67,382,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,382,234.66/9,428.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.86

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