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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.21, 12,414.93 and 5,645.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.21, 12,414.93 and 5,645.36 is: 7,785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.21 : 12,414.93 = 5,645.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.21/12,414.93 = 5,645.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.21x = 12,414.93 × 5,645.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.21x = 70,086,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,086,687.15/9,002.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,785.50

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