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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.87, 12,507.08 and 5,288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.87, 12,507.08 and 5,288.45 is: 7,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.87 : 12,507.08 = 5,288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.87/12,507.08 = 5,288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.87x = 12,507.08 × 5,288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.87x = 66,142,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142,978.25/9,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.24

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