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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.77, 13,014.36 and 5,181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.77, 13,014.36 and 5,181.81 is: 7,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.77 : 13,014.36 = 5,181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.77/13,014.36 = 5,181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.77x = 13,014.36 × 5,181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.77x = 67,437,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,437,940.79/9,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.84

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