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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.74, 13,019.22 and 5,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.74, 13,019.22 and 5,242.26 is: 7,234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.74 : 13,019.22 = 5,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.74/13,019.22 = 5,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.74x = 13,019.22 × 5,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.74x = 68,250,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,250,136.24/9,433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,234.68

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