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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.92, 13,015.55 and 5,451.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.92, 13,015.55 and 5,451.79 is: 7,523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.92 : 13,015.55 = 5,451.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.92/13,015.55 = 5,451.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.92x = 13,015.55 × 5,451.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.92x = 70,958,045.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,958,045.33/9,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.98

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