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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.28, 12,504.80 and 5,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.28, 12,504.80 and 5,082.28 is: 7,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.28 : 12,504.80 = 5,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.28/12,504.80 = 5,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.28x = 12,504.80 × 5,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.28x = 63,552,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,552,894.94/9,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.68

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