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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.06, 12,496.68 and 5,076.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.06, 12,496.68 and 5,076.54 is: 7,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.06 : 12,496.68 = 5,076.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.06/12,496.68 = 5,076.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.06x = 12,496.68 × 5,076.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.06x = 63,439,895.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,439,895.89/9,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.02

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