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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.84, 12,521.90 and 5,538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.84, 12,521.90 and 5,538.11 is: 7,643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.84 : 12,521.90 = 5,538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.84/12,521.90 = 5,538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.84x = 12,521.90 × 5,538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.84x = 69,347,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,347,569.31/9,072.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.42

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