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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.45, 13,348.25 and 5,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.45, 13,348.25 and 5,481.49 is: 7,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.45 : 13,348.25 = 5,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.45/13,348.25 = 5,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.45x = 13,348.25 × 5,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.45x = 73,168,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,168,245.85/9,670.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,566.17

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