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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.93, 12,504.51 and 5,082.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.93, 12,504.51 and 5,082.75 is: 7,014.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.93 : 12,504.51 = 5,082.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.93/12,504.51 = 5,082.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.93x = 12,504.51 × 5,082.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.93x = 63,557,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,557,298.20/9,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.43

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