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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.81, 13,082.11 and 5,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.81, 13,082.11 and 5,231.14 is: 7,218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.81 : 13,082.11 = 5,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.81/13,082.11 = 5,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.81x = 13,082.11 × 5,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.81x = 68,434,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,434,348.91/9,479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,218.96

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