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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.84, 13,061.94 and 5,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.84, 13,061.94 and 5,485.24 is: 7,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.84 : 13,061.94 = 5,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.84/13,061.94 = 5,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.84x = 13,061.94 × 5,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.84x = 71,647,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,647,875.77/9,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,569.90

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