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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.66, 13,061.04 and 5,485.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.66, 13,061.04 and 5,485.67 is: 7,570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.66 : 13,061.04 = 5,485.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.66/13,061.04 = 5,485.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.66x = 13,061.04 × 5,485.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.66x = 71,648,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,648,555.30/9,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.11

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