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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.13, 12,501.63 and 5,284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.13, 12,501.63 and 5,284.90 is: 7,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.13 : 12,501.63 = 5,284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.13/12,501.63 = 5,284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.13x = 12,501.63 × 5,284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.13x = 66,069,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,069,864.39/9,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.18

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