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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.12, 13,007.97 and 5,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.12, 13,007.97 and 5,234.28 is: 7,223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.12 : 13,007.97 = 5,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.12/13,007.97 = 5,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.12x = 13,007.97 × 5,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.12x = 68,087,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,087,357.21/9,426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.26

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