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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.39, 13,096.80 and 5,241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.39, 13,096.80 and 5,241.33 is: 7,233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.39 : 13,096.80 = 5,241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.39/13,096.80 = 5,241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.39x = 13,096.80 × 5,241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.39x = 68,644,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,644,650.74/9,490.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.07

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