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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.54, 12,467.43 and 5,496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.54, 12,467.43 and 5,496.54 is: 7,585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.54 : 12,467.43 = 5,496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.54/12,467.43 = 5,496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.54x = 12,467.43 × 5,496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.54x = 68,527,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,527,727.69/9,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.92

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