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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.56, 12,502.55 and 5,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.56, 12,502.55 and 5,026.36 is: 6,936.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.56 : 12,502.55 = 5,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.56/12,502.55 = 5,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.56x = 12,502.55 × 5,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.56x = 62,842,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,842,317.22/9,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.57

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