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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.42, 12,466.36 and 5,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.42, 12,466.36 and 5,258.80 is: 7,256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.42 : 12,466.36 = 5,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.42/12,466.36 = 5,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.42x = 12,466.36 × 5,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.42x = 65,558,093.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,558,093.97/9,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.48

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