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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.96, 13,011.60 and 5,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.96, 13,011.60 and 5,237.12 is: 7,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.96 : 13,011.60 = 5,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.96/13,011.60 = 5,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.96x = 13,011.60 × 5,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.96x = 68,143,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,143,310.59/9,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.02

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