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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.44, 13,033.26 and 5,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.44, 13,033.26 and 5,465.80 is: 7,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.44 : 13,033.26 = 5,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.44/13,033.26 = 5,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.44x = 13,033.26 × 5,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.44x = 71,237,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,237,192.51/9,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.97

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