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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.99, 13,021.31 and 5,454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.99, 13,021.31 and 5,454.59 is: 7,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.99 : 13,021.31 = 5,454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.99/13,021.31 = 5,454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.99x = 13,021.31 × 5,454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.99x = 71,025,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,025,907.31/9,433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.72

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