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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.44, 13,018.62 and 5,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.44, 13,018.62 and 5,184.72 is: 7,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.44 : 13,018.62 = 5,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.44/13,018.62 = 5,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.44x = 13,018.62 × 5,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.44x = 67,497,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,497,899.49/9,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.17

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