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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.25, 13,009.95 and 5,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.25, 13,009.95 and 5,651.03 is: 7,798.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.25 : 13,009.95 = 5,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.25/13,009.95 = 5,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.25x = 13,009.95 × 5,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.25x = 73,519,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,519,617.75/9,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.63

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