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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.61, 12,535.70 and 5,306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.61, 12,535.70 and 5,306.18 is: 7,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.61 : 12,535.70 = 5,306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.61/12,535.70 = 5,306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.61x = 12,535.70 × 5,306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.61x = 66,516,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,516,591.42/9,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.70

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