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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.14, 12,509.75 and 5,031.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.14, 12,509.75 and 5,031.96 is: 6,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.14 : 12,509.75 = 5,031.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.14/12,509.75 = 5,031.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.14x = 12,509.75 × 5,031.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.14x = 62,948,536.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,948,536.45/9,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.02

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