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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.84, 13,035.60 and 5,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.84, 13,035.60 and 5,468.24 is: 7,546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.84 : 13,035.60 = 5,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.84/13,035.60 = 5,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.84x = 13,035.60 × 5,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.84x = 71,281,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,281,789.34/9,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.37

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