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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.65, 12,536.93 and 5,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.65, 12,536.93 and 5,499.56 is: 7,589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.65 : 12,536.93 = 5,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.65/12,536.93 = 5,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.65x = 12,536.93 × 5,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.65x = 68,947,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,947,598.75/9,084.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.46

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