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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.13, 12,806.64 and 5,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.13, 12,806.64 and 5,088.38 is: 7,021.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.13 : 12,806.64 = 5,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.13/12,806.64 = 5,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.13x = 12,806.64 × 5,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.13x = 65,164,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,164,986.81/9,280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.99

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