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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.13, 12,489.54 and 5,071.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.13, 12,489.54 and 5,071.67 is: 6,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.13 : 12,489.54 = 5,071.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.13/12,489.54 = 5,071.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.13x = 12,489.54 × 5,071.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.13x = 63,342,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,342,762.88/9,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.33

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