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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018, 12,445.92 and 5,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018, 12,445.92 and 5,292 is: 7,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018 : 12,445.92 = 5,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018/12,445.92 = 5,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018x = 12,445.92 × 5,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018x = 65,863,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,863,808.64/9,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.59

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