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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.68, 12,542.98 and 5,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.68, 12,542.98 and 5,056.08 is: 6,977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.68 : 12,542.98 = 5,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.68/12,542.98 = 5,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.68x = 12,542.98 × 5,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.68x = 63,418,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,418,310.32/9,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.73

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