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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.52, 12,487.50 and 5,513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.52, 12,487.50 and 5,513.52 is: 7,607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.52 : 12,487.50 = 5,513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.52/12,487.50 = 5,513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.52x = 12,487.50 × 5,513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.52x = 68,850,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,850,081/9,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.31

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