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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.50, 13,007.46 and 5,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.50, 13,007.46 and 5,234.02 is: 7,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.50 : 13,007.46 = 5,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.50/13,007.46 = 5,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.50x = 13,007.46 × 5,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.50x = 68,081,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,081,305.79/9,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.10

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