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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.75, 12,437.60 and 5,475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.75, 12,437.60 and 5,475.29 is: 7,555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.75 : 12,437.60 = 5,475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.75/12,437.60 = 5,475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.75x = 12,437.60 × 5,475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.75x = 68,099,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,099,377.34/9,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.89

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