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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.23, 12,474.14 and 5,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.23, 12,474.14 and 5,502.44 is: 7,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.23 : 12,474.14 = 5,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.23/12,474.14 = 5,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.23x = 12,474.14 × 5,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.23x = 68,638,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,638,186.27/9,039.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.37

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