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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.56, 13,013.53 and 5,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.56, 13,013.53 and 5,180.79 is: 7,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.56 : 13,013.53 = 5,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.56/13,013.53 = 5,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.56x = 13,013.53 × 5,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.56x = 67,420,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,420,366.09/9,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.14

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