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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.62, 12,496.23 and 5,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.62, 12,496.23 and 5,076 is: 7,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.62 : 12,496.23 = 5,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.62/12,496.23 = 5,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.62x = 12,496.23 × 5,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.62x = 63,430,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,430,863.48/9,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.59

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