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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.02, 12,437.43 and 5,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.02, 12,437.43 and 5,383.16 is: 7,428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.02 : 12,437.43 = 5,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.02/12,437.43 = 5,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.02x = 12,437.43 × 5,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.02x = 66,952,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,952,613.49/9,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.43

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