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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.63, 12,490.62 and 5,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.63, 12,490.62 and 5,072.10 is: 6,999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.63 : 12,490.62 = 5,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.63/12,490.62 = 5,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.63x = 12,490.62 × 5,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.63x = 63,353,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,353,673.70/9,050.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.92

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