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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.66, 13,044.96 and 5,475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.66, 13,044.96 and 5,475.02 is: 7,555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.66 : 13,044.96 = 5,475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.66/13,044.96 = 5,475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.66x = 13,044.96 × 5,475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.66x = 71,421,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,421,351.67/9,452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.69

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