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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.92, 13,512.32 and 3,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.92, 13,512.32 and 3,462.88 is: 5,193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.92 : 13,512.32 = 3,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.92/13,512.32 = 3,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.92x = 13,512.32 × 3,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.92x = 46,791,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,791,542.68/9,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.34

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