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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.52, 13,047.35 and 5,474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.52, 13,047.35 and 5,474.61 is: 7,556.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.52 : 13,047.35 = 5,474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.52/13,047.35 = 5,474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.52x = 13,047.35 × 5,474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.52x = 71,429,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,429,125.41/9,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.62

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