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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.28, 13,020.54 and 5,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.28, 13,020.54 and 5,186.25 is: 7,156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.28 : 13,020.54 = 5,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.28/13,020.54 = 5,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.28x = 13,020.54 × 5,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.28x = 67,527,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,527,799.99/9,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.94

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