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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.70, 13,046.97 and 5,475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.70, 13,046.97 and 5,475.99 is: 7,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.70 : 13,046.97 = 5,475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.70/13,046.97 = 5,475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.70x = 13,046.97 × 5,475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.70x = 71,445,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,445,077.25/9,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.17

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