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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.67, 13,023.99 and 5,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.67, 13,023.99 and 5,245.92 is: 7,239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.67 : 13,023.99 = 5,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.67/13,023.99 = 5,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.67x = 13,023.99 × 5,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.67x = 68,322,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,322,809.62/9,437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,239.37

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