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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.93, 12,845.18 and 5,532.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.93, 12,845.18 and 5,532.17 is: 7,633.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.93 : 12,845.18 = 5,532.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.93/12,845.18 = 5,532.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.93x = 12,845.18 × 5,532.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.93x = 71,061,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,061,675.72/9,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.71

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