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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.38, 12,507.66 and 5,528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.38, 12,507.66 and 5,528.54 is: 7,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.38 : 12,507.66 = 5,528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.38/12,507.66 = 5,528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.38x = 12,507.66 × 5,528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.38x = 69,149,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,149,036.08/9,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.50

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