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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.16, 13,051.14 and 5,478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.16, 13,051.14 and 5,478.74 is: 7,560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.16 : 13,051.14 = 5,478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.16/13,051.14 = 5,478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.16x = 13,051.14 × 5,478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.16x = 71,503,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,503,737.51/9,458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.01

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