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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.08, 12,506.25 and 5,083.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.08, 12,506.25 and 5,083.45 is: 7,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.08 : 12,506.25 = 5,083.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.08/12,506.25 = 5,083.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.08x = 12,506.25 × 5,083.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.08x = 63,574,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,574,871.15/9,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.48

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