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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028, 12,460.08 and 5,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028, 12,460.08 and 5,301.28 is: 7,316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028 : 12,460.08 = 5,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028/12,460.08 = 5,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028x = 12,460.08 × 5,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028x = 66,054,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,054,372.90/9,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.61

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