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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.41, 13,011.69 and 5,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.41, 13,011.69 and 5,179.69 is: 7,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.41 : 13,011.69 = 5,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.41/13,011.69 = 5,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.41x = 13,011.69 × 5,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.41x = 67,396,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,396,520.58/9,428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.24

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