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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084, 12,536.01 and 5,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084, 12,536.01 and 5,309.76 is: 7,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084 : 12,536.01 = 5,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084/12,536.01 = 5,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084x = 12,536.01 × 5,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084x = 66,563,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,563,204.46/9,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.52

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