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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.93, 13,083.83 and 5,231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.93, 13,083.83 and 5,231.93 is: 7,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.93 : 13,083.83 = 5,231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.93/13,083.83 = 5,231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.93x = 13,083.83 × 5,231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.93x = 68,453,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,453,591.11/9,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.13

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