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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.03, 13,008.93 and 5,235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.03, 13,008.93 and 5,235.55 is: 7,224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.03 : 13,008.93 = 5,235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.03/13,008.93 = 5,235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.03x = 13,008.93 × 5,235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.03x = 68,108,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,108,903.46/9,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.85

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