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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.50, 12,422.07 and 5,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.50, 12,422.07 and 5,275.50 is: 7,280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.50 : 12,422.07 = 5,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.50/12,422.07 = 5,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.50x = 12,422.07 × 5,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.50x = 65,532,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,532,630.29/9,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.19

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