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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.91, 13,010.52 and 5,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.91, 13,010.52 and 5,236.16 is: 7,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.91 : 13,010.52 = 5,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.91/13,010.52 = 5,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.91x = 13,010.52 × 5,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.91x = 68,125,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,125,073.17/9,427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.90

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