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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.08, 13,010.08 and 5,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.08, 13,010.08 and 5,236 is: 7,225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.08 : 13,010.08 = 5,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.08/13,010.08 = 5,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.08x = 13,010.08 × 5,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.08x = 68,120,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,120,778.88/9,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.31

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