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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.28, 12,433.50 and 5,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.28, 12,433.50 and 5,283.48 is: 7,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.28 : 12,433.50 = 5,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.28/12,433.50 = 5,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.28x = 12,433.50 × 5,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.28x = 65,692,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,692,148.58/9,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.42

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