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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.22, 12,534.96 and 5,308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.22, 12,534.96 and 5,308.74 is: 7,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.22 : 12,534.96 = 5,308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.22/12,534.96 = 5,308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.22x = 12,534.96 × 5,308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.22x = 66,544,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,544,843.55/9,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.13

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