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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.26, 13,079.99 and 5,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.26, 13,079.99 and 5,702.25 is: 7,866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.26 : 13,079.99 = 5,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.26/13,079.99 = 5,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.26x = 13,079.99 × 5,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.26x = 74,585,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,585,344.47/9,481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.61

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