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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.93, 12,502.66 and 5,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.93, 12,502.66 and 5,026.72 is: 6,936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.93 : 12,502.66 = 5,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.93/12,502.66 = 5,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.93x = 12,502.66 × 5,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.93x = 62,847,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,847,327.25/9,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.84

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