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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.28, 12,422.10 and 5,417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.28, 12,422.10 and 5,417.74 is: 7,473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.28 : 12,422.10 = 5,417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.28/12,422.10 = 5,417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.28x = 12,422.10 × 5,417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.28x = 67,299,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,299,708.05/9,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.36

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