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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425, 13,006.91 and 5,233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425, 13,006.91 and 5,233.25 is: 7,222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425 : 13,006.91 = 5,233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425/13,006.91 = 5,233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425x = 13,006.91 × 5,233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425x = 68,068,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,068,411.76/9,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.11

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