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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.15, 12,420.74 and 5,277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.15, 12,420.74 and 5,277.43 is: 7,279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.15 : 12,420.74 = 5,277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.15/12,420.74 = 5,277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.15x = 12,420.74 × 5,277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.15x = 65,549,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549,559.51/9,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.93

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