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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.87, 13,062.95 and 5,489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.87, 13,062.95 and 5,489.34 is: 7,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.87 : 13,062.95 = 5,489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.87/13,062.95 = 5,489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.87x = 13,062.95 × 5,489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.87x = 71,706,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,706,967.09/9,465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.32

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