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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.52, 13,069.62 and 5,493.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.52, 13,069.62 and 5,493.15 is: 7,580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.52 : 13,069.62 = 5,493.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.52/13,069.62 = 5,493.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.52x = 13,069.62 × 5,493.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.52x = 71,793,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,793,383.10/9,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.72

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