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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.80, 12,503.58 and 5,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.80, 12,503.58 and 5,082.08 is: 7,013.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.80 : 12,503.58 = 5,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.80/12,503.58 = 5,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.80x = 12,503.58 × 5,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.80x = 63,544,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,544,193.85/9,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.09

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