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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.40, 12,473.28 and 5,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.40, 12,473.28 and 5,681.84 is: 7,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.40 : 12,473.28 = 5,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.40/12,473.28 = 5,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.40x = 12,473.28 × 5,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.40x = 70,871,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,871,181.24/9,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.59

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