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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.91, 12,465.93 and 5,630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.91, 12,465.93 and 5,630.59 is: 7,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.91 : 12,465.93 = 5,630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.91/12,465.93 = 5,630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.91x = 12,465.93 × 5,630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.91x = 70,190,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,190,540.80/9,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.67

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