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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.93, 13,090.27 and 5,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.93, 13,090.27 and 5,236.92 is: 7,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.93 : 13,090.27 = 5,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.93/13,090.27 = 5,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.93x = 13,090.27 × 5,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.93x = 68,552,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,552,670.58/9,485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.77

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