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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.28, 12,533.52 and 5,103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.28, 12,533.52 and 5,103.63 is: 7,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.28 : 12,533.52 = 5,103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.28/12,533.52 = 5,103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.28x = 12,533.52 × 5,103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.28x = 63,966,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,966,448.68/9,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.22

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