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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.91, 12,495.55 and 5,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.91, 12,495.55 and 5,021.72 is: 6,929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.91 : 12,495.55 = 5,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.91/12,495.55 = 5,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.91x = 12,495.55 × 5,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.91x = 62,749,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,749,153.35/9,054.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.85

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