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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.16, 13,060.68 and 5,431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.16, 13,060.68 and 5,431.64 is: 7,495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.16 : 13,060.68 = 5,431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.16/13,060.68 = 5,431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.16x = 13,060.68 × 5,431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.16x = 70,940,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,940,911.92/9,464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.74

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