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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.50, 12,502.11 and 5,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.50, 12,502.11 and 5,333.50 is: 7,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.50 : 12,502.11 = 5,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.50/12,502.11 = 5,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.50x = 12,502.11 × 5,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.50x = 66,680,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,680,003.69/9,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.23

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