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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.58, 13,033.84 and 5,465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.58, 13,033.84 and 5,465.86 is: 7,542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.58 : 13,033.84 = 5,465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.58/13,033.84 = 5,465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.58x = 13,033.84 × 5,465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.58x = 71,241,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,241,144.70/9,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.27

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