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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.07, 13,009.37 and 5,235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.07, 13,009.37 and 5,235.32 is: 7,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.07 : 13,009.37 = 5,235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.07/13,009.37 = 5,235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.07x = 13,009.37 × 5,235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.07x = 68,108,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,108,221.30/9,427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.75

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