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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.25, 12,497.66 and 5,282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.25, 12,497.66 and 5,282.02 is: 7,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.25 : 12,497.66 = 5,282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.25/12,497.66 = 5,282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.25x = 12,497.66 × 5,282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.25x = 66,012,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,012,899.09/9,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.21

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