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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.37, 12,546.96 and 5,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.37, 12,546.96 and 5,315.80 is: 7,334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.37 : 12,546.96 = 5,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.37/12,546.96 = 5,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.37x = 12,546.96 × 5,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.37x = 66,697,129.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,697,129.97/9,093.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.70

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