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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.15, 13,016.59 and 5,183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.15, 13,016.59 and 5,183.48 is: 7,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.15 : 13,016.59 = 5,183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.15/13,016.59 = 5,183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.15x = 13,016.59 × 5,183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.15x = 67,471,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,471,233.93/9,432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.32

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