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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.96, 12,806.26 and 5,088.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.96, 12,806.26 and 5,088.12 is: 7,021.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.96 : 12,806.26 = 5,088.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.96/12,806.26 = 5,088.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.96x = 12,806.26 × 5,088.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.96x = 65,159,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,159,787.63/9,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.56

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