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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.58, 12,430.73 and 5,651.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.58, 12,430.73 and 5,651.10 is: 7,796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.58 : 12,430.73 = 5,651.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.58/12,430.73 = 5,651.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.58x = 12,430.73 × 5,651.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.58x = 70,247,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,247,312.43/9,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,796.10

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