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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.92, 12,452.88 and 5,487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.92, 12,452.88 and 5,487.76 is: 7,570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.92 : 12,452.88 = 5,487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.92/12,452.88 = 5,487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.92x = 12,452.88 × 5,487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.92x = 68,338,416.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,338,416.75/9,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.51

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