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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.21, 12,498.95 and 5,078.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.21, 12,498.95 and 5,078.33 is: 7,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.21 : 12,498.95 = 5,078.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.21/12,498.95 = 5,078.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.21x = 12,498.95 × 5,078.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.21x = 63,473,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,473,792.75/9,057.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.10

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