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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.48, 12,503.26 and 5,081.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.48, 12,503.26 and 5,081.51 is: 7,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.48 : 12,503.26 = 5,081.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.48/12,503.26 = 5,081.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.48x = 12,503.26 × 5,081.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.48x = 63,535,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,535,440.72/9,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.37

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