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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.16, 12,464.57 and 5,447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.16, 12,464.57 and 5,447.11 is: 7,517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.16 : 12,464.57 = 5,447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.16/12,464.57 = 5,447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.16x = 12,464.57 × 5,447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.16x = 67,895,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,895,883.89/9,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.13

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