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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.64, 12,510.04 and 5,287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.64, 12,510.04 and 5,287.50 is: 7,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.64 : 12,510.04 = 5,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.64/12,510.04 = 5,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.64x = 12,510.04 × 5,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.64x = 66,146,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,146,836.50/9,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.24

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