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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.91, 13,013.38 and 5,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.91, 13,013.38 and 5,181.06 is: 7,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.91 : 13,013.38 = 5,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.91/13,013.38 = 5,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.91x = 13,013.38 × 5,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.91x = 67,423,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,423,102.58/9,429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.92

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