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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.35, 13,587.98 and 8,288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.35, 13,587.98 and 8,288.87 is: 12,428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.35 : 13,587.98 = 8,288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.35/13,587.98 = 8,288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.35x = 13,587.98 × 8,288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.35x = 112,628,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,628,890.40/9,062.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.22

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