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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.79, 12,495.63 and 5,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.79, 12,495.63 and 5,702.92 is: 7,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.79 : 12,495.63 = 5,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.79/12,495.63 = 5,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.79x = 12,495.63 × 5,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.79x = 71,261,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,261,578.24/9,056.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,868.30

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