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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.56, 12,436.86 and 5,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.56, 12,436.86 and 5,475.12 is: 7,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.56 : 12,436.86 = 5,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.56/12,436.86 = 5,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.56x = 12,436.86 × 5,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.56x = 68,093,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,093,300.92/9,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.22

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