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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.46, 13,071.78 and 5,695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.46, 13,071.78 and 5,695.68 is: 7,859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.46 : 13,071.78 = 5,695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.46/13,071.78 = 5,695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.46x = 13,071.78 × 5,695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.46x = 74,452,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,452,675.91/9,473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,859.08

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