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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.46, 13,022.19 and 5,457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.46, 13,022.19 and 5,457.49 is: 7,531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.46 : 13,022.19 = 5,457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.46/13,022.19 = 5,457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.46x = 13,022.19 × 5,457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.46x = 71,068,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,068,471.70/9,436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.26

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