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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.94, 13,084.88 and 5,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.94, 13,084.88 and 5,232.84 is: 7,221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.94 : 13,084.88 = 5,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.94/13,084.88 = 5,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.94x = 13,084.88 × 5,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.94x = 68,471,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,471,083.46/9,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.21

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