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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.54, 13,014.78 and 5,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.54, 13,014.78 and 5,452.66 is: 7,525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.54 : 13,014.78 = 5,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.54/13,014.78 = 5,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.54x = 13,014.78 × 5,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.54x = 70,965,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,965,170.31/9,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.04

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