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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.37, 12,507.77 and 5,288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.37, 12,507.77 and 5,288.95 is: 7,298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.37 : 12,507.77 = 5,288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.37/12,507.77 = 5,288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.37x = 12,507.77 × 5,288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.37x = 66,152,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,152,881.16/9,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.93

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