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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.31, 13,018.21 and 5,184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.31, 13,018.21 and 5,184.49 is: 7,154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.31 : 13,018.21 = 5,184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.31/13,018.21 = 5,184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.31x = 13,018.21 × 5,184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.31x = 67,492,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,492,753.50/9,433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.73

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