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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.75, 12,502.48 and 5,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.75, 12,502.48 and 5,285.51 is: 7,294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.75 : 12,502.48 = 5,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.75/12,502.48 = 5,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.75x = 12,502.48 × 5,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.75x = 66,081,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,081,969.85/9,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.02

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