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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.32, 13,005.48 and 5,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.32, 13,005.48 and 5,232.28 is: 7,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.32 : 13,005.48 = 5,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.32/13,005.48 = 5,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.32x = 13,005.48 × 5,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.32x = 68,048,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,048,312.89/9,424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.50

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