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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063, 12,506.97 and 5,288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063, 12,506.97 and 5,288.77 is: 7,298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063 : 12,506.97 = 5,288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063/12,506.97 = 5,288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063x = 12,506.97 × 5,288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063x = 66,146,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,146,523.19/9,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.52

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