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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.67, 12,502.89 and 5,081.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.67, 12,502.89 and 5,081.02 is: 7,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.67 : 12,502.89 = 5,081.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.67/12,502.89 = 5,081.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.67x = 12,502.89 × 5,081.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.67x = 63,527,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,527,402.89/9,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.11

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