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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.88, 12,504.72 and 5,028.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.88, 12,504.72 and 5,028.97 is: 6,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.88 : 12,504.72 = 5,028.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.88/12,504.72 = 5,028.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.88x = 12,504.72 × 5,028.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.88x = 62,885,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,885,861.74/9,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.37

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