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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.47, 13,012.90 and 5,180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.47, 13,012.90 and 5,180.63 is: 7,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.47 : 13,012.90 = 5,180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.47/13,012.90 = 5,180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.47x = 13,012.90 × 5,180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.47x = 67,415,075.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,415,075.97/9,429.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.41

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