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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.91, 12,506.77 and 5,084.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.91, 12,506.77 and 5,084.02 is: 7,015.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.91 : 12,506.77 = 5,084.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.91/12,506.77 = 5,084.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.91x = 12,506.77 × 5,084.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.91x = 63,584,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,584,599.01/9,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.91

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