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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.80, 12,523.62 and 5,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.80, 12,523.62 and 5,297.38 is: 7,310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.80 : 12,523.62 = 5,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.80/12,523.62 = 5,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.80x = 12,523.62 × 5,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.80x = 66,342,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342,374.12/9,074.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.62

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