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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.41, 13,059.21 and 5,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.41, 13,059.21 and 5,430.90 is: 7,494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.41 : 13,059.21 = 5,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.41/13,059.21 = 5,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.41x = 13,059.21 × 5,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.41x = 70,923,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,923,263.59/9,463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.47

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