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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.41, 13,007.52 and 5,447.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.41, 13,007.52 and 5,447.43 is: 7,516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.41 : 13,007.52 = 5,447.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.41/13,007.52 = 5,447.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.41x = 13,007.52 × 5,447.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.41x = 70,857,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,857,554.67/9,426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.92

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