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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.38, 12,507.50 and 5,289.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.38, 12,507.50 and 5,289.15 is: 7,299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.38 : 12,507.50 = 5,289.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.38/12,507.50 = 5,289.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.38x = 12,507.50 × 5,289.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.38x = 66,154,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154,017.18/9,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.05

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