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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.28, 12,836.09 and 5,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.28, 12,836.09 and 5,524.74 is: 7,621.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.28 : 12,836.09 = 5,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.28/12,836.09 = 5,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.28x = 12,836.09 × 5,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.28x = 70,916,059.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,916,059.87/9,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.06

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