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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.87, 13,028.36 and 5,462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.87, 13,028.36 and 5,462.67 is: 7,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.87 : 13,028.36 = 5,462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.87/13,028.36 = 5,462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.87x = 13,028.36 × 5,462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.87x = 71,169,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,169,604.01/9,438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.06

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