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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.02, 12,806.58 and 5,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.02, 12,806.58 and 5,088 is: 7,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.02 : 12,806.58 = 5,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.02/12,806.58 = 5,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.02x = 12,806.58 × 5,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.02x = 65,159,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,159,879.04/9,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.52

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