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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.47, 13,080.33 and 5,699.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.47, 13,080.33 and 5,699.25 is: 7,867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.47 : 13,080.33 = 5,699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.47/13,080.33 = 5,699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.47x = 13,080.33 × 5,699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.47x = 74,548,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,548,070.75/9,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.48

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