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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.28, 12,427.20 and 5,418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.28, 12,427.20 and 5,418.84 is: 7,480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.28 : 12,427.20 = 5,418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.28/12,427.20 = 5,418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.28x = 12,427.20 × 5,418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.28x = 67,341,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,341,008.45/9,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.44

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