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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.82, 12,466.62 and 5,495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.82, 12,466.62 and 5,495.36 is: 7,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.82 : 12,466.62 = 5,495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.82/12,466.62 = 5,495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.82x = 12,466.62 × 5,495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.82x = 68,508,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,508,502.55/9,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,584.40

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