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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.74, 13,017.44 and 5,183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.74, 13,017.44 and 5,183.93 is: 7,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.74 : 13,017.44 = 5,183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.74/13,017.44 = 5,183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.74x = 13,017.44 × 5,183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.74x = 67,481,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,481,406.73/9,432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.95

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