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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.94, 13,053.51 and 5,483.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.94, 13,053.51 and 5,483.51 is: 7,564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.94 : 13,053.51 = 5,483.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.94/13,053.51 = 5,483.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.94x = 13,053.51 × 5,483.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.94x = 71,578,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,578,987.35/9,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.14

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