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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.48, 13,033.96 and 5,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.48, 13,033.96 and 5,466.84 is: 7,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.48 : 13,033.96 = 5,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.48/13,033.96 = 5,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.48x = 13,033.96 × 5,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.48x = 71,254,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,254,481.38/9,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.77

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