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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.08, 12,822.53 and 5,515.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.08, 12,822.53 and 5,515.72 is: 7,610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.08 : 12,822.53 = 5,515.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.08/12,822.53 = 5,515.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.08x = 12,822.53 × 5,515.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.08x = 70,725,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,725,485.17/9,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.55

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