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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059, 12,499.04 and 5,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059, 12,499.04 and 5,229.70 is: 7,215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059 : 12,499.04 = 5,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059/12,499.04 = 5,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059x = 12,499.04 × 5,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059x = 65,366,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,366,229.49/9,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.61

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