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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.66, 12,508.50 and 5,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.66, 12,508.50 and 5,030.70 is: 6,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.66 : 12,508.50 = 5,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.66/12,508.50 = 5,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.66x = 12,508.50 × 5,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.66x = 62,926,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,926,510.95/9,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.73

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