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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.68, 12,491.04 and 5,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.68, 12,491.04 and 5,517 is: 7,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.68 : 12,491.04 = 5,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.68/12,491.04 = 5,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.68x = 12,491.04 × 5,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.68x = 68,913,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,913,067.68/9,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,612.45

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