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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.47, 13,008.65 and 5,447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.47, 13,008.65 and 5,447.13 is: 7,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.47 : 13,008.65 = 5,447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.47/13,008.65 = 5,447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.47x = 13,008.65 × 5,447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.47x = 70,859,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,859,780.44/9,427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.31

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