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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.13, 13,010.58 and 5,448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.13, 13,010.58 and 5,448.27 is: 7,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.13 : 13,010.58 = 5,448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.13/13,010.58 = 5,448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.13x = 13,010.58 × 5,448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.13x = 70,885,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,885,152.70/9,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.28

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