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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.27, 13,012.16 and 5,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.27, 13,012.16 and 5,237.25 is: 7,227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.27 : 13,012.16 = 5,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.27/13,012.16 = 5,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.27x = 13,012.16 × 5,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.27x = 68,147,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,147,908.77/9,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.27

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