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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.16, 12,502.38 and 5,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.16, 12,502.38 and 5,027.20 is: 6,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.16 : 12,502.38 = 5,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.16/12,502.38 = 5,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.16x = 12,502.38 × 5,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.16x = 62,851,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,851,964.74/9,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.18

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