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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.88, 12,807.61 and 5,089.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.88, 12,807.61 and 5,089.22 is: 7,023.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.88 : 12,807.61 = 5,089.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.88/12,807.61 = 5,089.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.88x = 12,807.61 × 5,089.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.88x = 65,180,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,180,668.20/9,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.12

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