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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.02, 13,083.03 and 5,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.02, 13,083.03 and 5,289 is: 7,298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.02 : 13,083.03 = 5,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.02/13,083.03 = 5,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.02x = 13,083.03 × 5,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.02x = 69,196,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,196,145.67/9,481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.39

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