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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.58, 12,434.11 and 5,652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.58, 12,434.11 and 5,652.32 is: 7,799.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.58 : 12,434.11 = 5,652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.58/12,434.11 = 5,652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.58x = 12,434.11 × 5,652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.58x = 70,281,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,281,492.33/9,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.89

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