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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.96, 13,045.93 and 5,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.96, 13,045.93 and 5,475.26 is: 7,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.96 : 13,045.93 = 5,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.96/13,045.93 = 5,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.96x = 13,045.93 × 5,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.96x = 71,429,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,429,877.62/9,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,557.15

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