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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.92, 12,524.76 and 5,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.92, 12,524.76 and 5,301.68 is: 7,316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.92 : 12,524.76 = 5,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.92/12,524.76 = 5,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.92x = 12,524.76 × 5,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.92x = 66,402,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,402,269.60/9,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.31

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