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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.42, 12,502.44 and 5,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.42, 12,502.44 and 5,282.58 is: 7,289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.42 : 12,502.44 = 5,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.42/12,502.44 = 5,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.42x = 12,502.44 × 5,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.42x = 66,045,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,045,139.50/9,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.41

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