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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.02, 12,434.46 and 5,475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.02, 12,434.46 and 5,475.02 is: 7,554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.02 : 12,434.46 = 5,475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.02/12,434.46 = 5,475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.02x = 12,434.46 × 5,475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.02x = 68,078,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,078,917.19/9,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.24

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