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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.29, 13,042.02 and 5,472.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.29, 13,042.02 and 5,472.66 is: 7,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.29 : 13,042.02 = 5,472.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.29/13,042.02 = 5,472.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.29x = 13,042.02 × 5,472.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.29x = 71,374,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,374,610.60/9,451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.83

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