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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.37, 13,011.08 and 5,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.37, 13,011.08 and 5,179.50 is: 7,147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.37 : 13,011.08 = 5,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.37/13,011.08 = 5,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.37x = 13,011.08 × 5,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.37x = 67,390,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,390,862.96/9,428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.67

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