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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.31, 13,021.25 and 5,187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.31, 13,021.25 and 5,187.33 is: 7,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.31 : 13,021.25 = 5,187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.31/13,021.25 = 5,187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.31x = 13,021.25 × 5,187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.31x = 67,545,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,545,494.83/9,436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.04

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