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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.34, 12,569.48 and 5,332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.34, 12,569.48 and 5,332.21 is: 7,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.34 : 12,569.48 = 5,332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.34/12,569.48 = 5,332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.34x = 12,569.48 × 5,332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.34x = 67,023,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,023,068.86/9,108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.43

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