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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.38, 12,517.74 and 5,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.38, 12,517.74 and 5,292.54 is: 7,304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.38 : 12,517.74 = 5,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.38/12,517.74 = 5,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.38x = 12,517.74 × 5,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.38x = 66,250,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,250,639.66/9,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.06

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