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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.83, 13,018.41 and 5,455.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.83, 13,018.41 and 5,455.65 is: 7,528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.83 : 13,018.41 = 5,455.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.83/13,018.41 = 5,455.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.83x = 13,018.41 × 5,455.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.83x = 71,023,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,023,888.52/9,433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.64

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