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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.68, 13,010.52 and 5,235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.68, 13,010.52 and 5,235.93 is: 7,225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.68 : 13,010.52 = 5,235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.68/13,010.52 = 5,235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.68x = 13,010.52 × 5,235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.68x = 68,122,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,122,171.98/9,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.76

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