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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.96, 12,509.68 and 5,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.96, 12,509.68 and 5,086.24 is: 7,019.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.96 : 12,509.68 = 5,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.96/12,509.68 = 5,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.96x = 12,509.68 × 5,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.96x = 63,627,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,627,234.80/9,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.03

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