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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.28, 12,458.34 and 5,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.28, 12,458.34 and 5,302.44 is: 7,318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.28 : 12,458.34 = 5,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.28/12,458.34 = 5,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.28x = 12,458.34 × 5,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.28x = 66,059,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,059,600.35/9,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.59

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