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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.52, 13,499.22 and 5,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.52, 13,499.22 and 5,255.52 is: 7,880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.52 : 13,499.22 = 5,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.52/13,499.22 = 5,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.52x = 13,499.22 × 5,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.52x = 70,945,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,945,420.69/9,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.62

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