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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.84, 13,010.88 and 5,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.84, 13,010.88 and 5,236 is: 7,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.84 : 13,010.88 = 5,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.84/13,010.88 = 5,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.84x = 13,010.88 × 5,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.84x = 68,124,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,124,967.68/9,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.94

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