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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.62, 13,055.64 and 5,484.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.62, 13,055.64 and 5,484.03 is: 7,567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.62 : 13,055.64 = 5,484.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.62/13,055.64 = 5,484.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.62x = 13,055.64 × 5,484.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.62x = 71,597,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,597,554.07/9,460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.96

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