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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.60, 12,497.92 and 5,077.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.60, 12,497.92 and 5,077.63 is: 7,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.60 : 12,497.92 = 5,077.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.60/12,497.92 = 5,077.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.60x = 12,497.92 × 5,077.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.60x = 63,459,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,459,769.59/9,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.02

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