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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.96, 12,502.41 and 5,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.96, 12,502.41 and 5,283.20 is: 7,290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.96 : 12,502.41 = 5,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.96/12,502.41 = 5,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.96x = 12,502.41 × 5,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.96x = 66,052,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052,732.51/9,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.62

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