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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.84, 12,494.26 and 5,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.84, 12,494.26 and 5,278.24 is: 7,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.84 : 12,494.26 = 5,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.84/12,494.26 = 5,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.84x = 12,494.26 × 5,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.84x = 65,947,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,947,702.90/9,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.75

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