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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.98, 13,018.86 and 5,185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.98, 13,018.86 and 5,185.33 is: 7,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.98 : 13,018.86 = 5,185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.98/13,018.86 = 5,185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.98x = 13,018.86 × 5,185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.98x = 67,507,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,507,007.27/9,433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.73

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