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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.55, 12,506.88 and 5,526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.55, 12,506.88 and 5,526.06 is: 7,625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.55 : 12,506.88 = 5,526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.55/12,506.88 = 5,526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.55x = 12,506.88 × 5,526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.55x = 69,113,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,113,769.29/9,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.46

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