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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.41, 12,510.21 and 5,086.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.41, 12,510.21 and 5,086.51 is: 7,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.41 : 12,510.21 = 5,086.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.41/12,510.21 = 5,086.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.41x = 12,510.21 × 5,086.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.41x = 63,633,308.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,633,308.27/9,065.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.35

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