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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.67, 12,502.33 and 5,080.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.67, 12,502.33 and 5,080.77 is: 7,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.67 : 12,502.33 = 5,080.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.67/12,502.33 = 5,080.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.67x = 12,502.33 × 5,080.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.67x = 63,521,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,521,463.19/9,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.45

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