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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.85, 13,062.47 and 5,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.85, 13,062.47 and 5,689.24 is: 7,851.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.85 : 13,062.47 = 5,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.85/13,062.47 = 5,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.85x = 13,062.47 × 5,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.85x = 74,315,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,315,465.72/9,464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.73

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