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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.69, 12,807.96 and 5,088.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.69, 12,807.96 and 5,088.94 is: 7,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.69 : 12,807.96 = 5,088.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.69/12,807.96 = 5,088.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.69x = 12,807.96 × 5,088.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.69x = 65,178,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,178,907.94/9,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.07

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