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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.86, 13,015.58 and 5,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.86, 13,015.58 and 5,239.11 is: 7,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.86 : 13,015.58 = 5,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.86/13,015.58 = 5,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.86x = 13,015.58 × 5,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.86x = 68,190,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,190,029.14/9,430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.52

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