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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.48, 13,017.63 and 5,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.48, 13,017.63 and 5,241 is: 7,233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.48 : 13,017.63 = 5,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.48/13,017.63 = 5,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.48x = 13,017.63 × 5,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.48x = 68,225,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,225,398.83/9,432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.03

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