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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.97, 13,031.55 and 5,466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.97, 13,031.55 and 5,466.33 is: 7,542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.97 : 13,031.55 = 5,466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.97/13,031.55 = 5,466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.97x = 13,031.55 × 5,466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.97x = 71,234,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,234,752.71/9,443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.88

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