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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.47, 13,748.67 and 5,462.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.47, 13,748.67 and 5,462.91 is: 8,205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.47 : 13,748.67 = 5,462.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.47/13,748.67 = 5,462.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.47x = 13,748.67 × 5,462.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.47x = 75,107,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,107,746.83/9,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.38

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