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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.28, 12,481.20 and 5,457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.28, 12,481.20 and 5,457.84 is: 7,534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.28 : 12,481.20 = 5,457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.28/12,481.20 = 5,457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.28x = 12,481.20 × 5,457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.28x = 68,120,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,120,392.61/9,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.37

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