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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.20, 13,009.90 and 5,178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.20, 13,009.90 and 5,178.62 is: 7,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.20 : 13,009.90 = 5,178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.20/13,009.90 = 5,178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.20x = 13,009.90 × 5,178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.20x = 67,373,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,373,328.34/9,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.70

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