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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.97, 13,007.61 and 5,234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.97, 13,007.61 and 5,234.22 is: 7,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.97 : 13,007.61 = 5,234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.97/13,007.61 = 5,234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.97x = 13,007.61 × 5,234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.97x = 68,084,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,084,692.41/9,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.10

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