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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.03, 13,013.68 and 5,181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.03, 13,013.68 and 5,181.19 is: 7,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.03 : 13,013.68 = 5,181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.03/13,013.68 = 5,181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.03x = 13,013.68 × 5,181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.03x = 67,426,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426,386.11/9,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.18

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