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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.17, 12,425.22 and 5,468.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.17, 12,425.22 and 5,468.34 is: 7,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.17 : 12,425.22 = 5,468.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.17/12,425.22 = 5,468.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.17x = 12,425.22 × 5,468.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.17x = 67,945,327.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,945,327.53/9,002.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.66

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