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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.96, 12,512.28 and 5,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.96, 12,512.28 and 5,088 is: 7,021.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.96 : 12,512.28 = 5,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.96/12,512.28 = 5,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.96x = 12,512.28 × 5,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.96x = 63,662,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,662,480.64/9,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.37

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