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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.59, 13,017.20 and 5,183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.59, 13,017.20 and 5,183.62 is: 7,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.59 : 13,017.20 = 5,183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.59/13,017.20 = 5,183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.59x = 13,017.20 × 5,183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.59x = 67,476,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,476,218.26/9,432.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.52

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