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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.65, 13,057.76 and 5,483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.65, 13,057.76 and 5,483.67 is: 7,567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.65 : 13,057.76 = 5,483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.65/13,057.76 = 5,483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.65x = 13,057.76 × 5,483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.65x = 71,604,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,604,490.85/9,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.07

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