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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426, 13,008 and 5,234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426, 13,008 and 5,234.16 is: 7,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426 : 13,008 = 5,234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426/13,008 = 5,234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426x = 13,008 × 5,234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426x = 68,085,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,085,953.28/9,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.21

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