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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.91, 12,497.75 and 5,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.91, 12,497.75 and 5,077.28 is: 7,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.91 : 12,497.75 = 5,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.91/12,497.75 = 5,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.91x = 12,497.75 × 5,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.91x = 63,454,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,454,526.32/9,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.98

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