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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.08, 12,424.42 and 5,652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.08, 12,424.42 and 5,652.26 is: 7,795.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.08 : 12,424.42 = 5,652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.08/12,424.42 = 5,652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.08x = 12,424.42 × 5,652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.08x = 70,226,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,226,052.19/9,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.03

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