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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.66, 13,058.28 and 5,483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.66, 13,058.28 and 5,483.67 is: 7,567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.66 : 13,058.28 = 5,483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.66/13,058.28 = 5,483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.66x = 13,058.28 × 5,483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.66x = 71,607,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,607,298.29/9,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.35

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