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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.55, 13,005.58 and 5,445.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.55, 13,005.58 and 5,445.21 is: 7,513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.55 : 13,005.58 = 5,445.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.55/13,005.58 = 5,445.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.55x = 13,005.58 × 5,445.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.55x = 70,818,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,818,114.27/9,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.42

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