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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.28, 12,499.74 and 5,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.28, 12,499.74 and 5,332.44 is: 7,359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.28 : 12,499.74 = 5,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.28/12,499.74 = 5,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.28x = 12,499.74 × 5,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.28x = 66,654,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,654,113.57/9,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.99

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