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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.61, 13,087.83 and 5,235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.61, 13,087.83 and 5,235.13 is: 7,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.61 : 13,087.83 = 5,235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.61/13,087.83 = 5,235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.61x = 13,087.83 × 5,235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.61x = 68,516,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,516,498.01/9,483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.73

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