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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.34, 13,071.85 and 5,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.34, 13,071.85 and 5,493.76 is: 7,581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.34 : 13,071.85 = 5,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.34/13,071.85 = 5,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.34x = 13,071.85 × 5,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.34x = 71,813,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,813,560.24/9,472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.39

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