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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.23, 13,017.79 and 5,184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.23, 13,017.79 and 5,184.33 is: 7,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.23 : 13,017.79 = 5,184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.23/13,017.79 = 5,184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.23x = 13,017.79 × 5,184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.23x = 67,488,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,488,519.23/9,433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.34

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