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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.85, 12,497.43 and 5,076.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.85, 12,497.43 and 5,076.93 is: 7,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.85 : 12,497.43 = 5,076.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.85/12,497.43 = 5,076.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.85x = 12,497.43 × 5,076.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.85x = 63,448,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,448,577.29/9,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.36

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