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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.52, 12,807.08 and 5,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.52, 12,807.08 and 5,088.76 is: 7,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.52 : 12,807.08 = 5,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.52/12,807.08 = 5,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.52x = 12,807.08 × 5,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.52x = 65,172,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,172,156.42/9,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.47

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