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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.05, 12,454.43 and 5,666.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.05, 12,454.43 and 5,666.73 is: 7,823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.05 : 12,454.43 = 5,666.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.05/12,454.43 = 5,666.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.05x = 12,454.43 × 5,666.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.05x = 70,575,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,575,863.78/9,021.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.47

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