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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.34, 12,534.93 and 5,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.34, 12,534.93 and 5,104.48 is: 7,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.34 : 12,534.93 = 5,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.34/12,534.93 = 5,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.34x = 12,534.93 × 5,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.34x = 63,984,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,984,294.92/9,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.14

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