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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.62, 13,049.55 and 5,479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.62, 13,049.55 and 5,479.26 is: 7,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.62 : 13,049.55 = 5,479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.62/13,049.55 = 5,479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.62x = 13,049.55 × 5,479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.62x = 71,501,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,501,877.33/9,457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.24

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