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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.73, 13,016.54 and 5,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.73, 13,016.54 and 5,183.70 is: 7,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.73 : 13,016.54 = 5,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.73/13,016.54 = 5,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.73x = 13,016.54 × 5,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.73x = 67,473,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,473,820.04/9,432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.16

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