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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.70, 12,507.46 and 5,083.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.70, 12,507.46 and 5,083.83 is: 7,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.70 : 12,507.46 = 5,083.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.70/12,507.46 = 5,083.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.70x = 12,507.46 × 5,083.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.70x = 63,585,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,585,834.57/9,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.22

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