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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.46, 12,534.33 and 5,305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.46, 12,534.33 and 5,305.48 is: 7,320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.46 : 12,534.33 = 5,305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.46/12,534.33 = 5,305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.46x = 12,534.33 × 5,305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.46x = 66,500,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,500,637.13/9,084.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.26

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