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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.52, 12,485.04 and 5,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.52, 12,485.04 and 5,511.44 is: 7,603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.52 : 12,485.04 = 5,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.52/12,485.04 = 5,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.52x = 12,485.04 × 5,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.52x = 68,810,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,810,559.40/9,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.78

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