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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.93, 13,046.74 and 5,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.93, 13,046.74 and 5,475.26 is: 7,555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.93 : 13,046.74 = 5,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.93/13,046.74 = 5,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.93x = 13,046.74 × 5,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.93x = 71,434,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,434,312.58/9,454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.25

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