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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.16, 12,502.26 and 5,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.16, 12,502.26 and 5,080.20 is: 7,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.16 : 12,502.26 = 5,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.16/12,502.26 = 5,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.16x = 12,502.26 × 5,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.16x = 63,513,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,513,981.25/9,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.02

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