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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.71, 13,084.67 and 5,232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.71, 13,084.67 and 5,232.81 is: 7,221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.71 : 13,084.67 = 5,232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.71/13,084.67 = 5,232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.71x = 13,084.67 × 5,232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.71x = 68,469,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469,592.02/9,481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.23

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