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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.27, 13,008.02 and 5,234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.27, 13,008.02 and 5,234.25 is: 7,223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.27 : 13,008.02 = 5,234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.27/13,008.02 = 5,234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.27x = 13,008.02 × 5,234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.27x = 68,087,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,087,202.51/9,426.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.13

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