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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.16, 12,453.56 and 5,391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.16, 12,453.56 and 5,391.78 is: 7,439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.16 : 12,453.56 = 5,391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.16/12,453.56 = 5,391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.16x = 12,453.56 × 5,391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.16x = 67,146,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,146,828.78/9,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.14

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