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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.54, 13,068.09 and 5,491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.54, 13,068.09 and 5,491.86 is: 7,577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.54 : 13,068.09 = 5,491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.54/13,068.09 = 5,491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.54x = 13,068.09 × 5,491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.54x = 71,768,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,768,120.75/9,471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.24

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