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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.82, 13,031.50 and 5,466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.82, 13,031.50 and 5,466.18 is: 7,542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.82 : 13,031.50 = 5,466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.82/13,031.50 = 5,466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.82x = 13,031.50 × 5,466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.82x = 71,232,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232,524.67/9,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.77

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