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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.91, 13,065.51 and 5,488.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.91, 13,065.51 and 5,488.92 is: 7,574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.91 : 13,065.51 = 5,488.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.91/13,065.51 = 5,488.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.91x = 13,065.51 × 5,488.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.91x = 71,715,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,715,539.15/9,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,574.59

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