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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.46, 13,084.32 and 5,232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.46, 13,084.32 and 5,232.56 is: 7,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.46 : 13,084.32 = 5,232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.46/13,084.32 = 5,232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.46x = 13,084.32 × 5,232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.46x = 68,464,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,464,456.75/9,481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.88

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