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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.40, 13,013.16 and 5,237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.40, 13,013.16 and 5,237.64 is: 7,228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.40 : 13,013.16 = 5,237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.40/13,013.16 = 5,237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.40x = 13,013.16 × 5,237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.40x = 68,158,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,158,247.34/9,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.27

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