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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.61, 13,059.78 and 5,487.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.61, 13,059.78 and 5,487.03 is: 7,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.61 : 13,059.78 = 5,487.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.61/13,059.78 = 5,487.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.61x = 13,059.78 × 5,487.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.61x = 71,659,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,659,404.65/9,463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.10

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