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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.40, 12,496.98 and 5,076.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.40, 12,496.98 and 5,076.66 is: 7,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.40 : 12,496.98 = 5,076.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.40/12,496.98 = 5,076.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.40x = 12,496.98 × 5,076.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.40x = 63,442,918.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,442,918.49/9,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.31

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