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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.08, 12,805.50 and 5,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.08, 12,805.50 and 5,087.48 is: 7,020.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.08 : 12,805.50 = 5,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.08/12,805.50 = 5,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.08x = 12,805.50 × 5,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.08x = 65,147,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,147,725.14/9,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.93

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