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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.39, 12,503.30 and 5,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.39, 12,503.30 and 5,081.52 is: 7,012.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.39 : 12,503.30 = 5,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.39/12,503.30 = 5,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.39x = 12,503.30 × 5,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.39x = 63,535,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,535,706.50/9,060.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.47

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