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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.80, 12,497.52 and 5,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.80, 12,497.52 and 5,077 is: 7,005.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.80 : 12,497.52 = 5,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.80/12,497.52 = 5,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.80x = 12,497.52 × 5,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.80x = 63,449,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,449,909.04/9,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.78

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