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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.91, 13,432.83 and 5,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.91, 13,432.83 and 5,485.26 is: 7,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.91 : 13,432.83 = 5,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.91/13,432.83 = 5,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.91x = 13,432.83 × 5,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.91x = 73,682,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,682,565.09/9,734.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,568.90

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