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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.42, 13,057.08 and 5,482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.42, 13,057.08 and 5,482.74 is: 7,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.42 : 13,057.08 = 5,482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.42/13,057.08 = 5,482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.42x = 13,057.08 × 5,482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.42x = 71,588,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,588,574.80/9,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,565.57

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