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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.07, 12,510.72 and 5,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.07, 12,510.72 and 5,086.17 is: 7,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.07 : 12,510.72 = 5,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.07/12,510.72 = 5,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.07x = 12,510.72 × 5,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.07x = 63,631,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,631,648.74/9,065.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.43

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