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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.56, 12,503.57 and 5,081.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.56, 12,503.57 and 5,081.76 is: 7,012.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.56 : 12,503.57 = 5,081.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.56/12,503.57 = 5,081.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.56x = 12,503.57 × 5,081.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.56x = 63,540,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,540,116.47/9,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.05

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