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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.23, 13,053.12 and 5,481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.23, 13,053.12 and 5,481.10 is: 7,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.23 : 13,053.12 = 5,481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.23/13,053.12 = 5,481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.23x = 13,053.12 × 5,481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.23x = 71,545,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,545,456.03/9,460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.76

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