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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.33, 12,503.06 and 5,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.33, 12,503.06 and 5,081.27 is: 7,012.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.33 : 12,503.06 = 5,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.33/12,503.06 = 5,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.33x = 12,503.06 × 5,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.33x = 63,531,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,531,335.76/9,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.81

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