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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.35, 13,072.32 and 5,495.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.35, 13,072.32 and 5,495.73 is: 7,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.35 : 13,072.32 = 5,495.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.35/13,072.32 = 5,495.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.35x = 13,072.32 × 5,495.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.35x = 71,841,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,841,941.19/9,475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.98

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