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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.15, 13,013.83 and 5,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.15, 13,013.83 and 5,181.48 is: 7,150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.15 : 13,013.83 = 5,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.15/13,013.83 = 5,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.15x = 13,013.83 × 5,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.15x = 67,430,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,430,808.89/9,430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.56

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