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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.96, 12,807.66 and 5,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.96, 12,807.66 and 5,089.12 is: 7,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.96 : 12,807.66 = 5,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.96/12,807.66 = 5,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.96x = 12,807.66 × 5,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.96x = 65,179,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,179,718.66/9,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.95

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