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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.01, 13,042.80 and 5,674.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.01, 13,042.80 and 5,674.48 is: 7,831.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.01 : 13,042.80 = 5,674.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.01/13,042.80 = 5,674.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.01x = 13,042.80 × 5,674.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.01x = 74,011,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,011,075.14/9,451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.02

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