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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.04, 12,904.12 and 5,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.04, 12,904.12 and 5,524 is: 7,624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.04 : 12,904.12 = 5,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.04/12,904.12 = 5,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.04x = 12,904.12 × 5,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.04x = 71,282,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,282,358.88/9,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.56

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