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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424, 13,005.53 and 5,232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424, 13,005.53 and 5,232.25 is: 7,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424 : 13,005.53 = 5,232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424/13,005.53 = 5,232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424x = 13,005.53 × 5,232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424x = 68,048,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,048,184.34/9,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.73

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