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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.23, 13,017.77 and 5,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.23, 13,017.77 and 5,126.28 is: 7,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.23 : 13,017.77 = 5,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.23/13,017.77 = 5,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.23x = 13,017.77 × 5,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.23x = 66,732,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,732,734.00/9,433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.22

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