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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.72, 12,807.56 and 5,088.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.72, 12,807.56 and 5,088.92 is: 7,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.72 : 12,807.56 = 5,088.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.72/12,807.56 = 5,088.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.72x = 12,807.56 × 5,088.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.72x = 65,176,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,176,648.24/9,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.80

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