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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.93, 13,021.58 and 5,187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.93, 13,021.58 and 5,187.27 is: 7,158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.93 : 13,021.58 = 5,187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.93/13,021.58 = 5,187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.93x = 13,021.58 × 5,187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.93x = 67,546,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,546,425.35/9,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.43

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