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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.08, 12,437.24 and 5,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.08, 12,437.24 and 5,477.44 is: 7,557.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.08 : 12,437.24 = 5,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.08/12,437.24 = 5,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.08x = 12,437.24 × 5,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.08x = 68,124,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,124,235.87/9,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,557.54

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