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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.15, 12,465.89 and 5,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.15, 12,465.89 and 5,676.32 is: 7,834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.15 : 12,465.89 = 5,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.15/12,465.89 = 5,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.15x = 12,465.89 × 5,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.15x = 70,760,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,760,290.01/9,032.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.27

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