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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.65, 12,502.41 and 5,080.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.65, 12,502.41 and 5,080.68 is: 7,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.65 : 12,502.41 = 5,080.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.65/12,502.41 = 5,080.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.65x = 12,502.41 × 5,080.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.65x = 63,520,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,520,753.97/9,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.39

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