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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.16, 12,427.38 and 5,648.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.16, 12,427.38 and 5,648.64 is: 7,792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.16 : 12,427.38 = 5,648.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.16/12,427.38 = 5,648.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.16x = 12,427.38 × 5,648.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.16x = 70,197,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,197,795.76/9,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,792.69

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