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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.95, 12,490.81 and 5,073.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.95, 12,490.81 and 5,073.35 is: 7,001.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.95 : 12,490.81 = 5,073.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.95/12,490.81 = 5,073.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.95x = 12,490.81 × 5,073.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.95x = 63,370,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,370,175.78/9,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.49

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