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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.64, 12,502.83 and 5,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.64, 12,502.83 and 5,519.70 is: 7,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.64 : 12,502.83 = 5,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.64/12,502.83 = 5,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.64x = 12,502.83 × 5,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.64x = 69,011,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,011,870.75/9,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.99

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