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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.52, 12,593.66 and 5,348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.52, 12,593.66 and 5,348.63 is: 7,381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.52 : 12,593.66 = 5,348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.52/12,593.66 = 5,348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.52x = 12,593.66 × 5,348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.52x = 67,358,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,358,737.97/9,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.36

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