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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.61, 12,508.96 and 5,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.61, 12,508.96 and 5,031.20 is: 6,942.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.61 : 12,508.96 = 5,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.61/12,508.96 = 5,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.61x = 12,508.96 × 5,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.61x = 62,935,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,935,004.43/9,064.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.94

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