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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.70, 13,074.89 and 5,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.70, 13,074.89 and 5,441.78 is: 7,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.70 : 13,074.89 = 5,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.70/13,074.89 = 5,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.70x = 13,074.89 × 5,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.70x = 71,150,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,150,582.32/9,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.33

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