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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.08, 12,423.04 and 5,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.08, 12,423.04 and 5,651.26 is: 7,793.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.08 : 12,423.04 = 5,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.08/12,423.04 = 5,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.08x = 12,423.04 × 5,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.08x = 70,205,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,205,829.03/9,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.65

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