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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.79, 13,009.52 and 5,446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.79, 13,009.52 and 5,446.35 is: 7,517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.79 : 13,009.52 = 5,446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.79/13,009.52 = 5,446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.79x = 13,009.52 × 5,446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.79x = 70,854,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,854,412.87/9,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.08

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