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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.97, 12,494.96 and 5,076.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.97, 12,494.96 and 5,076.35 is: 7,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.97 : 12,494.96 = 5,076.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.97/12,494.96 = 5,076.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.97x = 12,494.96 × 5,076.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.97x = 63,428,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,428,702.34/9,053.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.62

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