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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.69, 12,507.21 and 5,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.69, 12,507.21 and 5,083.56 is: 7,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.69 : 12,507.21 = 5,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.69/12,507.21 = 5,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.69x = 12,507.21 × 5,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.69x = 63,581,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,581,152.47/9,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.71

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