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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.54, 12,534.88 and 5,307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.54, 12,534.88 and 5,307.05 is: 7,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.54 : 12,534.88 = 5,307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.54/12,534.88 = 5,307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.54x = 12,534.88 × 5,307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.54x = 66,523,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,523,208.37/9,083.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.49

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