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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.47, 13,015.66 and 5,182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.47, 13,015.66 and 5,182.63 is: 7,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.47 : 13,015.66 = 5,182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.47/13,015.66 = 5,182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.47x = 13,015.66 × 5,182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.47x = 67,455,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,455,349.99/9,431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.16

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