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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.08, 12,817.92 and 5,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.08, 12,817.92 and 5,096.48 is: 7,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.08 : 12,817.92 = 5,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.08/12,817.92 = 5,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.08x = 12,817.92 × 5,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.08x = 65,326,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,326,272.92/9,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.35

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