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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.48, 12,536.64 and 5,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.48, 12,536.64 and 5,358.72 is: 7,395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.48 : 12,536.64 = 5,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.48/12,536.64 = 5,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.48x = 12,536.64 × 5,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.48x = 67,180,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,180,343.50/9,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.07

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