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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.55, 13,041.81 and 5,674.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.55, 13,041.81 and 5,674.79 is: 7,832.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.55 : 13,041.81 = 5,674.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.55/13,041.81 = 5,674.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.55x = 13,041.81 × 5,674.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.55x = 74,009,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,009,554.93/9,449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.07

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