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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.29, 12,535.64 and 5,255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.29, 12,535.64 and 5,255.62 is: 7,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.29 : 12,535.64 = 5,255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.29/12,535.64 = 5,255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.29x = 12,535.64 × 5,255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.29x = 65,882,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,882,507.61/9,083.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.16

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