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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.20, 12,427.02 and 5,651.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.20, 12,427.02 and 5,651.37 is: 7,797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.20 : 12,427.02 = 5,651.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.20/12,427.02 = 5,651.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.20x = 12,427.02 × 5,651.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.20x = 70,229,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,229,688.02/9,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.06

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