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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.36, 12,425.07 and 5,226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.36, 12,425.07 and 5,226.35 is: 7,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.36 : 12,425.07 = 5,226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.36/12,425.07 = 5,226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.36x = 12,425.07 × 5,226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.36x = 64,937,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,937,702.47/9,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,213.41

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