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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.98, 12,508.92 and 5,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.98, 12,508.92 and 5,286.88 is: 7,294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.98 : 12,508.92 = 5,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.98/12,508.92 = 5,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.98x = 12,508.92 × 5,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.98x = 66,133,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,133,158.97/9,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.65

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