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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.36, 12,526.59 and 5,490.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.36, 12,526.59 and 5,490.30 is: 7,578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.36 : 12,526.59 = 5,490.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.36/12,526.59 = 5,490.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.36x = 12,526.59 × 5,490.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.36x = 68,774,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,774,737.08/9,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.18

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