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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.20, 13,023.29 and 5,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.20, 13,023.29 and 5,189.44 is: 7,160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.20 : 13,023.29 = 5,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.20/13,023.29 = 5,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.20x = 13,023.29 × 5,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.20x = 67,583,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,583,523.55/9,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.64

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