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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.88, 12,806.43 and 5,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.88, 12,806.43 and 5,088.13 is: 7,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.88 : 12,806.43 = 5,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.88/12,806.43 = 5,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.88x = 12,806.43 × 5,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.88x = 65,160,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,160,780.68/9,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.73

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