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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.94, 13,008.76 and 5,448.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.94, 13,008.76 and 5,448.35 is: 7,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.94 : 13,008.76 = 5,448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.94/13,008.76 = 5,448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.94x = 13,008.76 × 5,448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.94x = 70,876,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,876,296.45/9,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.08

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