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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.93, 12,745.13 and 5,508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.93, 12,745.13 and 5,508.93 is: 7,602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.93 : 12,745.13 = 5,508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.93/12,745.13 = 5,508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.93x = 12,745.13 × 5,508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.93x = 70,212,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,212,001.47/9,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.87

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