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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.15, 13,044.72 and 5,473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.15, 13,044.72 and 5,473.34 is: 7,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.15 : 13,044.72 = 5,473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.15/13,044.72 = 5,473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.15x = 13,044.72 × 5,473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.15x = 71,398,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,398,143.07/9,452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.64

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