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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.96, 13,058.46 and 5,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.96, 13,058.46 and 5,484.46 is: 7,569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.96 : 13,058.46 = 5,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.96/13,058.46 = 5,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.96x = 13,058.46 × 5,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.96x = 71,618,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,618,601.53/9,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,569.91

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