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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.63, 13,016.06 and 5,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.63, 13,016.06 and 5,239.88 is: 7,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.63 : 13,016.06 = 5,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.63/13,016.06 = 5,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.63x = 13,016.06 × 5,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.63x = 68,202,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,202,592.47/9,431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,231.26

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