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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.13, 12,497.49 and 5,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.13, 12,497.49 and 5,281.90 is: 7,289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.13 : 12,497.49 = 5,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.13/12,497.49 = 5,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.13x = 12,497.49 × 5,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.13x = 66,010,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,010,492.43/9,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.04

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