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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.63, 12,497.47 and 5,076.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.63, 12,497.47 and 5,076.98 is: 7,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.63 : 12,497.47 = 5,076.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.63/12,497.47 = 5,076.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.63x = 12,497.47 × 5,076.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.63x = 63,449,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,449,405.24/9,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.85

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