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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.78, 12,506.84 and 5,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.78, 12,506.84 and 5,084.88 is: 7,016.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.78 : 12,506.84 = 5,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.78/12,506.84 = 5,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.78x = 12,506.84 × 5,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.78x = 63,595,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,595,755.15/9,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.47

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