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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.73, 13,090.59 and 5,504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.73, 13,090.59 and 5,504.06 is: 7,597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.73 : 13,090.59 = 5,504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.73/13,090.59 = 5,504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.73x = 13,090.59 × 5,504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.73x = 72,051,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,051,425.52/9,483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,597.37

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