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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.03, 13,082.68 and 5,231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.03, 13,082.68 and 5,231.17 is: 7,219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.03 : 13,082.68 = 5,231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.03/13,082.68 = 5,231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.03x = 13,082.68 × 5,231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.03x = 68,437,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,437,723.14/9,480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.15

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