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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.30, 12,469.41 and 5,496.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.30, 12,469.41 and 5,496.30 is: 7,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.30 : 12,469.41 = 5,496.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.30/12,469.41 = 5,496.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.30x = 12,469.41 × 5,496.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.30x = 68,535,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,535,618.18/9,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,587.00

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