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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.58, 12,462.76 and 5,493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.58, 12,462.76 and 5,493.93 is: 7,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.58 : 12,462.76 = 5,493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.58/12,462.76 = 5,493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.58x = 12,462.76 × 5,493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.58x = 68,469,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469,531.05/9,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.80

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