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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.28, 12,502.68 and 5,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.28, 12,502.68 and 5,026.88 is: 6,936.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.28 : 12,502.68 = 5,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.28/12,502.68 = 5,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.28x = 12,502.68 × 5,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.28x = 62,849,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,849,472.04/9,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.81

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