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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.52, 13,048.73 and 5,475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.52, 13,048.73 and 5,475.61 is: 7,558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.52 : 13,048.73 = 5,475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.52/13,048.73 = 5,475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.52x = 13,048.73 × 5,475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.52x = 71,449,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,449,756.48/9,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.01

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