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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.79, 13,081.41 and 5,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.79, 13,081.41 and 5,445.80 is: 7,514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.79 : 13,081.41 = 5,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.79/13,081.41 = 5,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.79x = 13,081.41 × 5,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.79x = 71,238,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,238,677.17/9,479.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.79

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