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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.64, 12,503.50 and 5,083.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.64, 12,503.50 and 5,083.03 is: 7,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.64 : 12,503.50 = 5,083.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.64/12,503.50 = 5,083.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.64x = 12,503.50 × 5,083.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.64x = 63,555,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,555,668.53/9,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.48

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