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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.97, 12,902.02 and 5,521.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.97, 12,902.02 and 5,521.01 is: 7,618.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.97 : 12,902.02 = 5,521.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.97/12,902.02 = 5,521.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.97x = 12,902.02 × 5,521.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.97x = 71,232,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232,181.44/9,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,618.44

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