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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.84, 13,088.16 and 5,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.84, 13,088.16 and 5,292 is: 7,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.84 : 13,088.16 = 5,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.84/13,088.16 = 5,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.84x = 13,088.16 × 5,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.84x = 69,262,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,262,542.72/9,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.22

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