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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.28, 12,424.86 and 5,419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.28, 12,424.86 and 5,419.74 is: 7,476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.28 : 12,424.86 = 5,419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.28/12,424.86 = 5,419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.28x = 12,424.86 × 5,419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.28x = 67,339,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,339,510.74/9,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.12

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