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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.92, 12,502.90 and 5,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.92, 12,502.90 and 5,701.40 is: 7,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.92 : 12,502.90 = 5,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.92/12,502.90 = 5,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.92x = 12,502.90 × 5,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.92x = 71,284,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,284,034.06/9,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,864.59

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