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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.56, 13,006.44 and 5,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.56, 13,006.44 and 5,175.92 is: 7,142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.56 : 13,006.44 = 5,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.56/13,006.44 = 5,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.56x = 13,006.44 × 5,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.56x = 67,320,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,320,292.92/9,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.31

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