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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.77, 12,501.93 and 5,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.77, 12,501.93 and 5,080.60 is: 7,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.77 : 12,501.93 = 5,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.77/12,501.93 = 5,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.77x = 12,501.93 × 5,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.77x = 63,517,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,517,305.56/9,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.92

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