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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.84, 13,085.22 and 5,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.84, 13,085.22 and 5,290 is: 7,300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.84 : 13,085.22 = 5,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.84/13,085.22 = 5,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.84x = 13,085.22 × 5,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.84x = 69,220,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,220,813.80/9,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.36

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