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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.52, 13,013.61 and 5,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.52, 13,013.61 and 5,238.50 is: 7,228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.52 : 13,013.61 = 5,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.52/13,013.61 = 5,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.52x = 13,013.61 × 5,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.52x = 68,171,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,171,795.99/9,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.85

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