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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.50, 12,507.81 and 5,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.50, 12,507.81 and 5,084.89 is: 7,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.50 : 12,507.81 = 5,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.50/12,507.81 = 5,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.50x = 12,507.81 × 5,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.50x = 63,600,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,600,775.45/9,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.25

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