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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.28, 12,507.52 and 5,085.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.28, 12,507.52 and 5,085.38 is: 7,017.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.28 : 12,507.52 = 5,085.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.28/12,507.52 = 5,085.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.28x = 12,507.52 × 5,085.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.28x = 63,605,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,605,492.06/9,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.16

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