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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.39, 13,084.29 and 5,289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.39, 13,084.29 and 5,289.64 is: 7,299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.39 : 13,084.29 = 5,289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.39/13,084.29 = 5,289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.39x = 13,084.29 × 5,289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.39x = 69,211,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,211,183.76/9,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.69

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