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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.92, 13,010.08 and 5,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.92, 13,010.08 and 5,236.44 is: 7,226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.92 : 13,010.08 = 5,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.92/13,010.08 = 5,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.92x = 13,010.08 × 5,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.92x = 68,126,503.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,126,503.32/9,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.04

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