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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.47, 13,029.35 and 5,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.47, 13,029.35 and 5,462.13 is: 7,537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.47 : 13,029.35 = 5,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.47/13,029.35 = 5,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.47x = 13,029.35 × 5,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.47x = 71,167,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,167,976.20/9,442.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,537.01

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