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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,714.02, 13,405.33 and 5,465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,714.02, 13,405.33 and 5,465.09 is: 7,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,714.02 : 13,405.33 = 5,465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,714.02/13,405.33 = 5,465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,714.02x = 13,405.33 × 5,465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,714.02x = 73,261,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,261,267.90/9,714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.81

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