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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.38, 13,007.61 and 5,233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.38, 13,007.61 and 5,233.66 is: 7,222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.38 : 13,007.61 = 5,233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.38/13,007.61 = 5,233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.38x = 13,007.61 × 5,233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.38x = 68,077,408.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,077,408.15/9,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.78

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