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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.20, 13,016.52 and 5,183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.20, 13,016.52 and 5,183.35 is: 7,153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.20 : 13,016.52 = 5,183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.20/13,016.52 = 5,183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.20x = 13,016.52 × 5,183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.20x = 67,469,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,469,146.40/9,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.06

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