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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.85, 12,508.74 and 5,031.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.85, 12,508.74 and 5,031.23 is: 6,942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.85 : 12,508.74 = 5,031.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.85/12,508.74 = 5,031.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.85x = 12,508.74 × 5,031.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.85x = 62,934,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,934,285.41/9,064.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.68

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