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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.41, 13,009.82 and 5,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.41, 13,009.82 and 5,235.66 is: 7,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.41 : 13,009.82 = 5,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.41/13,009.82 = 5,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.41x = 13,009.82 × 5,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.41x = 68,114,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,114,958.48/9,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.21

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