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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.25, 12,503.30 and 5,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.25, 12,503.30 and 5,082.12 is: 7,012.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.25 : 12,503.30 = 5,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.25/12,503.30 = 5,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.25x = 12,503.30 × 5,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.25x = 63,543,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,543,245.59/9,061.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.64

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