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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.86, 13,036.41 and 5,414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.86, 13,036.41 and 5,414.13 is: 7,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.86 : 13,036.41 = 5,414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.86/13,036.41 = 5,414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.86x = 13,036.41 × 5,414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.86x = 70,580,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,580,818.47/9,445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.14

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