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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.96, 12,504.96 and 5,285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.96, 12,504.96 and 5,285.34 is: 7,294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.96 : 12,504.96 = 5,285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.96/12,504.96 = 5,285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.96x = 12,504.96 × 5,285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.96x = 66,092,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,092,965.29/9,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.26

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