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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.99, 13,082.07 and 5,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.99, 13,082.07 and 5,231.06 is: 7,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.99 : 13,082.07 = 5,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.99/13,082.07 = 5,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.99x = 13,082.07 × 5,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.99x = 68,433,093.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,433,093.09/9,479.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,218.69

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