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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.24, 12,433.28 and 5,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.24, 12,433.28 and 5,283.52 is: 7,290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.24 : 12,433.28 = 5,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.24/12,433.28 = 5,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.24x = 12,433.28 × 5,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.24x = 65,691,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,691,483.55/9,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.76

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