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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.68, 13,012.62 and 5,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.68, 13,012.62 and 5,237.84 is: 7,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.68 : 13,012.62 = 5,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.68/13,012.62 = 5,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.68x = 13,012.62 × 5,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.68x = 68,158,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,158,021.54/9,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.03

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