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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.28, 13,011 and 5,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.28, 13,011 and 5,236.50 is: 7,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.28 : 13,011 = 5,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.28/13,011 = 5,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.28x = 13,011 × 5,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.28x = 68,132,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,132,101.50/9,428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.36

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