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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.76, 12,494.16 and 5,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.76, 12,494.16 and 5,279.16 is: 7,285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.76 : 12,494.16 = 5,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.76/12,494.16 = 5,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.76x = 12,494.16 × 5,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.76x = 65,958,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,958,669.71/9,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.22

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