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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.53, 12,523.83 and 5,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.53, 12,523.83 and 5,298.90 is: 7,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.53 : 12,523.83 = 5,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.53/12,523.83 = 5,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.53x = 12,523.83 × 5,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.53x = 66,362,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,362,522.79/9,075.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.25

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