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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.28, 13,012.38 and 5,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.28, 13,012.38 and 5,237.50 is: 7,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.28 : 13,012.38 = 5,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.28/13,012.38 = 5,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.28x = 13,012.38 × 5,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.28x = 68,152,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,152,340.25/9,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.74

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