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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.63, 13,011.71 and 5,179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.63, 13,011.71 and 5,179.77 is: 7,148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.63 : 13,011.71 = 5,179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.63/13,011.71 = 5,179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.63x = 13,011.71 × 5,179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.63x = 67,397,639.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,397,639.21/9,428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.19

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