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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.24, 12,520.08 and 5,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.24, 12,520.08 and 5,344 is: 7,376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.24 : 12,520.08 = 5,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.24/12,520.08 = 5,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.24x = 12,520.08 × 5,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.24x = 66,907,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,907,307.52/9,070.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,376.58

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