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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.88, 12,852.37 and 5,484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.88, 12,852.37 and 5,484.91 is: 7,568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.88 : 12,852.37 = 5,484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.88/12,852.37 = 5,484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.88x = 12,852.37 × 5,484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.88x = 70,494,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,494,001.05/9,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,568.71

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