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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.70, 13,062.20 and 5,488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.70, 13,062.20 and 5,488.10 is: 7,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.70 : 13,062.20 = 5,488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.70/13,062.20 = 5,488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.70x = 13,062.20 × 5,488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.70x = 71,686,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,686,665.03/9,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.31

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