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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.15, 12,524.70 and 5,299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.15, 12,524.70 and 5,299.53 is: 7,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.15 : 12,524.70 = 5,299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.15/12,524.70 = 5,299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.15x = 12,524.70 × 5,299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.15x = 66,375,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375,023.39/9,076.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.13

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