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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.17, 12,430.09 and 5,650.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.17, 12,430.09 and 5,650.12 is: 7,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.17 : 12,430.09 = 5,650.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.17/12,430.09 = 5,650.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.17x = 12,430.09 × 5,650.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.17x = 70,231,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,231,522.71/9,007.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.29

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