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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.28, 12,419.32 and 5,415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.28, 12,419.32 and 5,415.76 is: 7,470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.28 : 12,419.32 = 5,415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.28/12,419.32 = 5,415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.28x = 12,419.32 × 5,415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.28x = 67,260,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,260,056.48/9,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.62

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