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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.92, 13,085.09 and 5,233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.92, 13,085.09 and 5,233.04 is: 7,221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.92 : 13,085.09 = 5,233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.92/13,085.09 = 5,233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.92x = 13,085.09 × 5,233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.92x = 68,474,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,474,799.37/9,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.62

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