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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.90, 13,007.49 and 5,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.90, 13,007.49 and 5,233.88 is: 7,222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.90 : 13,007.49 = 5,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.90/13,007.49 = 5,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.90x = 13,007.49 × 5,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.90x = 68,079,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,079,576.72/9,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.61

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