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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.84, 12,495.64 and 5,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.84, 12,495.64 and 5,279.24 is: 7,286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.84 : 12,495.64 = 5,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.84/12,495.64 = 5,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.84x = 12,495.64 × 5,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.84x = 65,967,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,967,482.51/9,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.13

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