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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.28, 12,430.38 and 5,423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.28, 12,430.38 and 5,423.74 is: 7,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.28 : 12,430.38 = 5,423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.28/12,430.38 = 5,423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.28x = 12,430.38 × 5,423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.28x = 67,419,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,419,149.22/9,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.64

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