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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.63, 12,488.85 and 5,071.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.63, 12,488.85 and 5,071.16 is: 6,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.63 : 12,488.85 = 5,071.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.63/12,488.85 = 5,071.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.63x = 12,488.85 × 5,071.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.63x = 63,332,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332,987.79/9,050.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.64

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