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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.44, 12,470.08 and 5,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.44, 12,470.08 and 5,497.76 is: 7,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.44 : 12,470.08 = 5,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.44/12,470.08 = 5,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.44x = 12,470.08 × 5,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.44x = 68,557,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,557,507.02/9,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.30

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