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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.60, 13,005.92 and 5,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.60, 13,005.92 and 5,233.28 is: 7,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.60 : 13,005.92 = 5,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.60/13,005.92 = 5,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.60x = 13,005.92 × 5,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.60x = 68,063,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063,621.02/9,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.14

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