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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.85, 13,034.47 and 5,467.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.85, 13,034.47 and 5,467.21 is: 7,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.85 : 13,034.47 = 5,467.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.85/13,034.47 = 5,467.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.85x = 13,034.47 × 5,467.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.85x = 71,262,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,262,184.73/9,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.29

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