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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.36, 13,082.81 and 5,231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.36, 13,082.81 and 5,231.46 is: 7,219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.36 : 13,082.81 = 5,231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.36/13,082.81 = 5,231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.36x = 13,082.81 × 5,231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.36x = 68,442,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,442,171.05/9,480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.36

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