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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.32, 13,017.90 and 5,126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.32, 13,017.90 and 5,126.37 is: 7,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.32 : 13,017.90 = 5,126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.32/13,017.90 = 5,126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.32x = 13,017.90 × 5,126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.32x = 66,734,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,734,572.02/9,433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.35

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