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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.11, 12,469.70 and 5,806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.11, 12,469.70 and 5,806.34 is: 8,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.11 : 12,469.70 = 5,806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.11/12,469.70 = 5,806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.11x = 12,469.70 × 5,806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.11x = 72,403,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,403,226.52/9,033.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.32

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