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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.28, 12,436.26 and 5,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.28, 12,436.26 and 5,285.48 is: 7,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.28 : 12,436.26 = 5,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.28/12,436.26 = 5,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.28x = 12,436.26 × 5,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.28x = 65,731,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,731,603.50/9,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.18

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