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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.28, 13,012.11 and 5,451.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.28, 13,012.11 and 5,451.03 is: 7,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.28 : 13,012.11 = 5,451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.28/13,012.11 = 5,451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.28x = 13,012.11 × 5,451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.28x = 70,929,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,929,401.97/9,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.25

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