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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.95, 12,519.22 and 5,293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.95, 12,519.22 and 5,293.54 is: 7,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.95 : 12,519.22 = 5,293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.95/12,519.22 = 5,293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.95x = 12,519.22 × 5,293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.95x = 66,270,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,270,991.84/9,072.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.24

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