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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.81, 12,475.96 and 7,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.81, 12,475.96 and 7,060.21 is: 9,729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.81 : 12,475.96 = 7,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.81/12,475.96 = 7,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.81x = 12,475.96 × 7,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.81x = 88,082,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,082,897.55/9,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.90

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