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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.08, 12,541.68 and 5,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.08, 12,541.68 and 5,362.08 is: 7,399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.08 : 12,541.68 = 5,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.08/12,541.68 = 5,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.08x = 12,541.68 × 5,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.08x = 67,249,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249,491.49/9,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.75

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