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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.51, 12,502.44 and 5,282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.51, 12,502.44 and 5,282.07 is: 7,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.51 : 12,502.44 = 5,282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.51/12,502.44 = 5,282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.51x = 12,502.44 × 5,282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.51x = 66,038,763.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,038,763.25/9,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.44

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