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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.52, 13,012.74 and 5,237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.52, 13,012.74 and 5,237.77 is: 7,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.52 : 13,012.74 = 5,237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.52/13,012.74 = 5,237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.52x = 13,012.74 × 5,237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.52x = 68,157,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,157,739.19/9,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.12

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