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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.68, 12,454.56 and 5,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.68, 12,454.56 and 5,491.44 is: 7,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.68 : 12,454.56 = 5,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.68/12,454.56 = 5,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.68x = 12,454.56 × 5,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.68x = 68,393,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,393,468.97/9,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.62

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