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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.98, 13,023 and 5,188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.98, 13,023 and 5,188.32 is: 7,159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.98 : 13,023 = 5,188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.98/13,023 = 5,188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.98x = 13,023 × 5,188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.98x = 67,567,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,567,491.36/9,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.86

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