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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.84, 12,442.89 and 5,832.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.84, 12,442.89 and 5,832.75 is: 8,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.84 : 12,442.89 = 5,832.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.84/12,442.89 = 5,832.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.84x = 12,442.89 × 5,832.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.84x = 72,576,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,576,266.65/9,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.83

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