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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.53, 12,497.23 and 5,076.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.53, 12,497.23 and 5,076.90 is: 7,006.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.53 : 12,497.23 = 5,076.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.53/12,497.23 = 5,076.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.53x = 12,497.23 × 5,076.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.53x = 63,447,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,447,193.33/9,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.46

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