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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.77, 13,009.81 and 5,235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.77, 13,009.81 and 5,235.75 is: 7,225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.77 : 13,009.81 = 5,235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.77/13,009.81 = 5,235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.77x = 13,009.81 × 5,235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.77x = 68,116,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,116,112.71/9,427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.05

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