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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.78, 13,034.07 and 5,467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.78, 13,034.07 and 5,467.14 is: 7,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.78 : 13,034.07 = 5,467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.78/13,034.07 = 5,467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.78x = 13,034.07 × 5,467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.78x = 71,259,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,259,085.46/9,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.81

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