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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.54, 12,806.67 and 5,087.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.54, 12,806.67 and 5,087.98 is: 7,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.54 : 12,806.67 = 5,087.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.54/12,806.67 = 5,087.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.54x = 12,806.67 × 5,087.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.54x = 65,160,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,160,080.83/9,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.15

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