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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.63, 12,502.32 and 5,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.63, 12,502.32 and 5,285.40 is: 7,293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.63 : 12,502.32 = 5,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.63/12,502.32 = 5,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.63x = 12,502.32 × 5,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.63x = 66,079,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,079,762.13/9,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.87

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