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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.38, 12,504.16 and 5,081.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.38, 12,504.16 and 5,081.76 is: 7,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.38 : 12,504.16 = 5,081.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.38/12,504.16 = 5,081.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.38x = 12,504.16 × 5,081.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.38x = 63,543,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,543,140.12/9,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.52

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