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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.04, 13,062.93 and 5,487.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.04, 13,062.93 and 5,487.05 is: 7,572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.04 : 13,062.93 = 5,487.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.04/13,062.93 = 5,487.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.04x = 13,062.93 × 5,487.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.04x = 71,676,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,676,884.74/9,466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.01

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