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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.88, 13,085.60 and 5,232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.88, 13,085.60 and 5,232.92 is: 7,221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.88 : 13,085.60 = 5,232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.88/13,085.60 = 5,232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.88x = 13,085.60 × 5,232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.88x = 68,475,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475,897.95/9,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.76

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