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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.44, 13,010.08 and 5,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.44, 13,010.08 and 5,235.92 is: 7,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.44 : 13,010.08 = 5,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.44/13,010.08 = 5,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.44x = 13,010.08 × 5,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.44x = 68,119,738.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,119,738.07/9,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.69

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