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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.41, 13,060.59 and 5,431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.41, 13,060.59 and 5,431.90 is: 7,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.41 : 13,060.59 = 5,431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.41/13,060.59 = 5,431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.41x = 13,060.59 × 5,431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.41x = 70,943,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,943,818.82/9,464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.85

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