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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.72, 12,460.44 and 5,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.72, 12,460.44 and 5,674.26 is: 7,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.72 : 12,460.44 = 5,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.72/12,460.44 = 5,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.72x = 12,460.44 × 5,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.72x = 70,703,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,703,776.27/9,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.25

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