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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280, 12,806.67 and 5,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280, 12,806.67 and 5,088.52 is: 7,022.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280 : 12,806.67 = 5,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280/12,806.67 = 5,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280x = 12,806.67 × 5,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280x = 65,166,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,166,996.43/9,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.31

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