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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.06, 12,425.13 and 5,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.06, 12,425.13 and 5,466.60 is: 7,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.06 : 12,425.13 = 5,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.06/12,425.13 = 5,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.06x = 12,425.13 × 5,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.06x = 67,923,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,923,215.66/9,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.46

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