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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.08, 12,442.76 and 5,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.08, 12,442.76 and 5,481.44 is: 7,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.08 : 12,442.76 = 5,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.08/12,442.76 = 5,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.08x = 12,442.76 × 5,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.08x = 68,204,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,204,242.37/9,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.06

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