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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.95, 12,503.43 and 5,081.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.95, 12,503.43 and 5,081.22 is: 7,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.95 : 12,503.43 = 5,081.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.95/12,503.43 = 5,081.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.95x = 12,503.43 × 5,081.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.95x = 63,532,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,532,678.58/9,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.70

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