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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.38, 12,502.35 and 5,525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.38, 12,502.35 and 5,525.21 is: 7,622.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.38 : 12,502.35 = 5,525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.38/12,502.35 = 5,525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.38x = 12,502.35 × 5,525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.38x = 69,078,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,078,140.50/9,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.52

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