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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.36, 13,084.18 and 5,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.36, 13,084.18 and 5,232.46 is: 7,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.36 : 13,084.18 = 5,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.36/13,084.18 = 5,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.36x = 13,084.18 × 5,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.36x = 68,462,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,462,448.48/9,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.74

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