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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.26, 12,546.81 and 5,315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.26, 12,546.81 and 5,315.69 is: 7,334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.26 : 12,546.81 = 5,315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.26/12,546.81 = 5,315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.26x = 12,546.81 × 5,315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.26x = 66,694,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,694,952.45/9,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.55

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