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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.62, 12,521.79 and 5,347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.62, 12,521.79 and 5,347.62 is: 7,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.62 : 12,521.79 = 5,347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.62/12,521.79 = 5,347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.62x = 12,521.79 × 5,347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.62x = 66,961,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,961,774.64/9,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,379.83

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