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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.88, 12,493.00 and 5,278.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.88, 12,493.00 and 5,278.65 is: 7,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.88 : 12,493.00 = 5,278.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.88/12,493.00 = 5,278.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.88x = 12,493.00 × 5,278.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.88x = 65,946,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,946,134.20/9,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.55

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