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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.16, 12,541.78 and 5,503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.16, 12,541.78 and 5,503.08 is: 7,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.16 : 12,541.78 = 5,503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.16/12,541.78 = 5,503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.16x = 12,541.78 × 5,503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.16x = 69,018,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,018,418.68/9,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.32

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