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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.96, 12,552.24 and 5,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.96, 12,552.24 and 5,318 is: 7,340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.96 : 12,552.24 = 5,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.96/12,552.24 = 5,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.96x = 12,552.24 × 5,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.96x = 66,752,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752,812.32/9,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.35

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