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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.70, 12,429.09 and 5,652.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.70, 12,429.09 and 5,652.87 is: 7,799.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.70 : 12,429.09 = 5,652.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.70/12,429.09 = 5,652.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.70x = 12,429.09 × 5,652.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.70x = 70,260,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,260,029.99/9,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.13

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