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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.86, 13,033.31 and 5,466.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.86, 13,033.31 and 5,466.35 is: 7,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.86 : 13,033.31 = 5,466.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.86/13,033.31 = 5,466.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.86x = 13,033.31 × 5,466.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.86x = 71,244,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,244,639.37/9,443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.02

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