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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.58, 12,503.62 and 5,283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.58, 12,503.62 and 5,283.46 is: 7,291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.58 : 12,503.62 = 5,283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.58/12,503.62 = 5,283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.58x = 12,503.62 × 5,283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.58x = 66,062,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,062,376.13/9,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.19

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