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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.22, 12,433.64 and 5,826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.22, 12,433.64 and 5,826.32 is: 8,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.22 : 12,433.64 = 5,826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.22/12,433.64 = 5,826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.22x = 12,433.64 × 5,826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.22x = 72,442,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,442,274.11/9,017.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.77

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