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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.07, 12,462.83 and 5,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.07, 12,462.83 and 5,492.60 is: 7,580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.07 : 12,462.83 = 5,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.07/12,462.83 = 5,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.07x = 12,462.83 × 5,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.07x = 68,453,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,453,340.06/9,030.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.60

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