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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.92, 13,022.82 and 5,245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.92, 13,022.82 and 5,245.08 is: 7,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.92 : 13,022.82 = 5,245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.92/13,022.82 = 5,245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.92x = 13,022.82 × 5,245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.92x = 68,305,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,305,732.73/9,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.14

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