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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.07, 12,709.56 and 5,433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.07, 12,709.56 and 5,433.40 is: 7,497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.07 : 12,709.56 = 5,433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.07/12,709.56 = 5,433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.07x = 12,709.56 × 5,433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.07x = 69,056,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,056,123.30/9,210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.89

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