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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.35, 12,483.26 and 5,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.35, 12,483.26 and 5,218.20 is: 7,201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.35 : 12,483.26 = 5,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.35/12,483.26 = 5,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.35x = 12,483.26 × 5,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.35x = 65,140,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,140,140.81/9,045.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.51

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