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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.52, 13,010.85 and 5,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.52, 13,010.85 and 5,236.50 is: 7,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.52 : 13,010.85 = 5,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.52/13,010.85 = 5,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.52x = 13,010.85 × 5,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.52x = 68,131,316.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,131,316.03/9,428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.09

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