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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.03, 12,464.82 and 5,255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.03, 12,464.82 and 5,255.46 is: 7,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.03 : 12,464.82 = 5,255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.03/12,464.82 = 5,255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.03x = 12,464.82 × 5,255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.03x = 65,508,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,508,362.92/9,033.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.09

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