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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.08, 12,432.96 and 5,232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.08, 12,432.96 and 5,232.51 is: 7,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.08 : 12,432.96 = 5,232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.08/12,432.96 = 5,232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.08x = 12,432.96 × 5,232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.08x = 65,055,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,055,587.53/9,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.31

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