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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026, 12,457.32 and 5,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026, 12,457.32 and 5,299.28 is: 7,313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026 : 12,457.32 = 5,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026/12,457.32 = 5,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026x = 12,457.32 × 5,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026x = 66,014,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,014,826.73/9,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.85

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