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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.94, 12,548.42 and 5,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.94, 12,548.42 and 5,316.24 is: 7,336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.94 : 12,548.42 = 5,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.94/12,548.42 = 5,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.94x = 12,548.42 × 5,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.94x = 66,710,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,710,412.34/9,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.51

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