Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.40, 13,222 and 9,430.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,430.40, 13,222 and 9,430.40 is: 13,222
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,430.40 : 13,222 = 9,430.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,430.40/13,222 = 9,430.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,430.40x = 13,222 × 9,430.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,430.40x = 124,688,748.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,688,748.80/9,430.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,222
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