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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009, 12,428.94 and 5,650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009, 12,428.94 and 5,650.44 is: 7,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009 : 12,428.94 = 5,650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009/12,428.94 = 5,650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009x = 12,428.94 × 5,650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009x = 70,228,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,228,979.73/9,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.42

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