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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.70, 13,016.34 and 5,183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.70, 13,016.34 and 5,183.54 is: 7,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.70 : 13,016.34 = 5,183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.70/13,016.34 = 5,183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.70x = 13,016.34 × 5,183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.70x = 67,470,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,470,653.96/9,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.85

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