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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.58, 13,046.70 and 5,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.58, 13,046.70 and 5,475.52 is: 7,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.58 : 13,046.70 = 5,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.58/13,046.70 = 5,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.58x = 13,046.70 × 5,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.58x = 71,437,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,437,466.78/9,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.26

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