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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.42, 12,424.19 and 5,467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.42, 12,424.19 and 5,467.59 is: 7,546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.42 : 12,424.19 = 5,467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.42/12,424.19 = 5,467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.42x = 12,424.19 × 5,467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.42x = 67,930,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,930,349.66/9,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.63

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