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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.32, 12,507.08 and 5,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.32, 12,507.08 and 5,524.80 is: 7,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.32 : 12,507.08 = 5,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.32/12,507.08 = 5,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.32x = 12,507.08 × 5,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.32x = 69,099,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,099,115.58/9,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.56

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