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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.17, 13,008.05 and 5,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.17, 13,008.05 and 5,447.52 is: 7,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.17 : 13,008.05 = 5,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.17/13,008.05 = 5,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.17x = 13,008.05 × 5,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.17x = 70,861,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,861,554.68/9,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.73

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