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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.89, 12,493.58 and 5,019.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.89, 12,493.58 and 5,019.89 is: 6,927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.89 : 12,493.58 = 5,019.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.89/12,493.58 = 5,019.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.89x = 12,493.58 × 5,019.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.89x = 62,716,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,716,403.44/9,052.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.78

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