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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.48, 13,031.64 and 5,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.48, 13,031.64 and 5,463.52 is: 7,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.48 : 13,031.64 = 5,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.48/13,031.64 = 5,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.48x = 13,031.64 × 5,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.48x = 71,198,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,198,625.77/9,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.25

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