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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.33, 12,505.87 and 5,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.33, 12,505.87 and 5,287.69 is: 7,296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.33 : 12,505.87 = 5,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.33/12,505.87 = 5,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.33x = 12,505.87 × 5,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.33x = 66,127,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127,137.30/9,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,296.92

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