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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.40, 12,508.48 and 5,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.40, 12,508.48 and 5,528 is: 7,630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.40 : 12,508.48 = 5,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.40/12,508.48 = 5,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.40x = 12,508.48 × 5,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.40x = 69,146,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,146,877.44/9,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.08

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