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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.26, 13,010.16 and 5,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.26, 13,010.16 and 5,235.60 is: 7,225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.26 : 13,010.16 = 5,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.26/13,010.16 = 5,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.26x = 13,010.16 × 5,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.26x = 68,115,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,115,993.70/9,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.43

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