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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.66, 12,490.41 and 5,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.66, 12,490.41 and 5,071.92 is: 6,998.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.66 : 12,490.41 = 5,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.66/12,490.41 = 5,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.66x = 12,490.41 × 5,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.66x = 63,350,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,350,360.29/9,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.76

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