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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.29, 13,014.41 and 5,452.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.29, 13,014.41 and 5,452.38 is: 7,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.29 : 13,014.41 = 5,452.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.29/13,014.41 = 5,452.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.29x = 13,014.41 × 5,452.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.29x = 70,959,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,959,481.53/9,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.63

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