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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.88, 12,433.10 and 5,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.88, 12,433.10 and 5,233.70 is: 7,220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.88 : 12,433.10 = 5,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.88/12,433.10 = 5,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.88x = 12,433.10 × 5,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.88x = 65,071,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,071,115.47/9,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.59

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