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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.64, 12,807.28 and 5,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.64, 12,807.28 and 5,088.88 is: 7,022.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.64 : 12,807.28 = 5,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.64/12,807.28 = 5,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.64x = 12,807.28 × 5,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.64x = 65,174,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,174,711.05/9,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.65

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