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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.49, 12,506.43 and 5,083.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.49, 12,506.43 and 5,083.89 is: 7,015.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.49 : 12,506.43 = 5,083.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.49/12,506.43 = 5,083.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.49x = 12,506.43 × 5,083.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.49x = 63,581,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,581,314.41/9,062.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.88

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