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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.46, 12,510.72 and 5,086.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.46, 12,510.72 and 5,086.48 is: 7,019.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.46 : 12,510.72 = 5,086.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.46/12,510.72 = 5,086.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.46x = 12,510.72 × 5,086.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.46x = 63,635,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,635,527.07/9,065.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.56

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