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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.40, 12,465.96 and 5,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.40, 12,465.96 and 5,205.44 is: 7,182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.40 : 12,465.96 = 5,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.40/12,465.96 = 5,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.40x = 12,465.96 × 5,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.40x = 64,890,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,890,806.82/9,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.64

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