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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.99, 13,022.72 and 5,245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.99, 13,022.72 and 5,245.15 is: 7,238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.99 : 13,022.72 = 5,245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.99/13,022.72 = 5,245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.99x = 13,022.72 × 5,245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.99x = 68,306,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,306,054.69/9,436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.12

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