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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.67, 13,017.93 and 5,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.67, 13,017.93 and 5,183.90 is: 7,153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.67 : 13,017.93 = 5,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.67/13,017.93 = 5,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.67x = 13,017.93 × 5,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.67x = 67,483,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,483,647.33/9,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.49

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