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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.22, 12,502.62 and 5,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.22, 12,502.62 and 5,081.04 is: 7,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.22 : 12,502.62 = 5,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.22/12,502.62 = 5,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.22x = 12,502.62 × 5,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.22x = 63,526,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,526,312.32/9,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.34

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