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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.15, 13,093.58 and 5,239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.15, 13,093.58 and 5,239.22 is: 7,230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.15 : 13,093.58 = 5,239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.15/13,093.58 = 5,239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.15x = 13,093.58 × 5,239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.15x = 68,600,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,600,054.54/9,488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.08

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