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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.99, 12,498.49 and 5,078.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.99, 12,498.49 and 5,078.09 is: 7,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.99 : 12,498.49 = 5,078.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.99/12,498.49 = 5,078.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.99x = 12,498.49 × 5,078.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.99x = 63,468,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,468,494.68/9,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.68

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