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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.69, 13,041.68 and 5,471.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.69, 13,041.68 and 5,471.87 is: 7,551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.69 : 13,041.68 = 5,471.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.69/13,041.68 = 5,471.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.69x = 13,041.68 × 5,471.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.69x = 71,362,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,362,377.54/9,450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.02

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