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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.57, 13,012.72 and 5,450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.57, 13,012.72 and 5,450.91 is: 7,521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.57 : 13,012.72 = 5,450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.57/13,012.72 = 5,450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.57x = 13,012.72 × 5,450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.57x = 70,931,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,931,165.58/9,430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.41

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