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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004, 12,425.52 and 5,466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004, 12,425.52 and 5,466.55 is: 7,543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004 : 12,425.52 = 5,466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004/12,425.52 = 5,466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004x = 12,425.52 × 5,466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004x = 67,924,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,924,726.36/9,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.84

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