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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.06, 13,038.93 and 5,469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.06, 13,038.93 and 5,469.39 is: 7,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.06 : 13,038.93 = 5,469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.06/13,038.93 = 5,469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.06x = 13,038.93 × 5,469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.06x = 71,314,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,314,993.35/9,449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.31

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