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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.72, 13,076.51 and 5,497.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.72, 13,076.51 and 5,497.13 is: 7,586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.72 : 13,076.51 = 5,497.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.72/13,076.51 = 5,497.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.72x = 13,076.51 × 5,497.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.72x = 71,883,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,883,280.62/9,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.05

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