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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.08, 12,509.18 and 5,031.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.08, 12,509.18 and 5,031.29 is: 6,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.08 : 12,509.18 = 5,031.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.08/12,509.18 = 5,031.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.08x = 12,509.18 × 5,031.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.08x = 62,937,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,937,290.77/9,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.59

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