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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.65, 12,494.40 and 5,903.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.65, 12,494.40 and 5,903.37 is: 8,147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.65 : 12,494.40 = 5,903.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.65/12,494.40 = 5,903.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.65x = 12,494.40 × 5,903.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.65x = 73,759,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,759,066.13/9,052.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.79

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