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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.55, 13,011.35 and 5,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.55, 13,011.35 and 5,236.80 is: 7,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.55 : 13,011.35 = 5,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.55/13,011.35 = 5,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.55x = 13,011.35 × 5,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.55x = 68,137,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,137,837.68/9,428.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.76

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