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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.54, 12,425.55 and 5,643.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.54, 12,425.55 and 5,643.49 is: 7,785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.54 : 12,425.55 = 5,643.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.54/12,425.55 = 5,643.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.54x = 12,425.55 × 5,643.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.54x = 70,123,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,123,467.17/9,006.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,785.84

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