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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.62, 13,018.32 and 5,241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.62, 13,018.32 and 5,241.78 is: 7,233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.62 : 13,018.32 = 5,241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.62/13,018.32 = 5,241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.62x = 13,018.32 × 5,241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.62x = 68,239,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,239,169.41/9,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.61

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