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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.33, 12,461.25 and 5,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.33, 12,461.25 and 5,673 is: 7,828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.33 : 12,461.25 = 5,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.33/12,461.25 = 5,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.33x = 12,461.25 × 5,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.33x = 70,692,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,692,671.25/9,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.36

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