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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.54, 13,073.76 and 5,441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.54, 13,073.76 and 5,441.09 is: 7,508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.54 : 13,073.76 = 5,441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.54/13,073.76 = 5,441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.54x = 13,073.76 × 5,441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.54x = 71,135,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,135,439.43/9,473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.86

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