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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.78, 13,035.45 and 5,468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.78, 13,035.45 and 5,468.14 is: 7,546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.78 : 13,035.45 = 5,468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.78/13,035.45 = 5,468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.78x = 13,035.45 × 5,468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.78x = 71,279,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,279,665.56/9,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.19

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