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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.95, 13,064.70 and 5,488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.95, 13,064.70 and 5,488.24 is: 7,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.95 : 13,064.70 = 5,488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.95/13,064.70 = 5,488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.95x = 13,064.70 × 5,488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.95x = 71,702,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,702,209.13/9,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.15

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