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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.24, 12,462.76 and 5,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.24, 12,462.76 and 5,493.60 is: 7,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.24 : 12,462.76 = 5,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.24/12,462.76 = 5,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.24x = 12,462.76 × 5,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.24x = 68,465,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,465,418.34/9,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.63

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