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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.03, 12,497.92 and 5,077.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.03, 12,497.92 and 5,077.40 is: 7,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.03 : 12,497.92 = 5,077.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.03/12,497.92 = 5,077.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.03x = 12,497.92 × 5,077.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.03x = 63,456,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,456,951.70/9,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.15

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