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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.76, 12,510.72 and 5,086.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.76, 12,510.72 and 5,086.89 is: 7,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.76 : 12,510.72 = 5,086.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.76/12,510.72 = 5,086.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.76x = 12,510.72 × 5,086.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.76x = 63,640,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,640,656.46/9,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.89

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