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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.93, 13,016.41 and 5,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.93, 13,016.41 and 5,183.38 is: 7,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.93 : 13,016.41 = 5,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.93/13,016.41 = 5,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.93x = 13,016.41 × 5,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.93x = 67,469,002.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,469,002.58/9,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.25

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