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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.24, 13,009.62 and 5,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.24, 13,009.62 and 5,235.52 is: 7,225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.24 : 13,009.62 = 5,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.24/13,009.62 = 5,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.24x = 13,009.62 × 5,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.24x = 68,112,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,112,125.70/9,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.03

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