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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.26, 12,533.48 and 5,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.26, 12,533.48 and 5,049.06 is: 6,967.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.26 : 12,533.48 = 5,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.26/12,533.48 = 5,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.26x = 12,533.48 × 5,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.26x = 63,282,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,282,292.53/9,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.68

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