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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.67, 12,524.38 and 5,301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.67, 12,524.38 and 5,301.43 is: 7,315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.67 : 12,524.38 = 5,301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.67/12,524.38 = 5,301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.67x = 12,524.38 × 5,301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.67x = 66,397,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,397,123.86/9,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.95

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