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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.51, 13,622.58 and 5,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.51, 13,622.58 and 5,338.08 is: 8,004.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.51 : 13,622.58 = 5,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.51/13,622.58 = 5,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.51x = 13,622.58 × 5,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.51x = 72,718,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,718,421.85/9,084.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.66

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