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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.34, 12,807 and 5,088.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.34, 12,807 and 5,088.50 is: 7,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.34 : 12,807 = 5,088.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.34/12,807 = 5,088.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.34x = 12,807 × 5,088.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.34x = 65,168,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,168,419.50/9,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.20

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