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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.02, 12,470.26 and 5,499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.02, 12,470.26 and 5,499.36 is: 7,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.02 : 12,470.26 = 5,499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.02/12,470.26 = 5,499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.02x = 12,470.26 × 5,499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.02x = 68,578,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,578,449.03/9,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,590.29

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