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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.23, 12,512.55 and 5,087.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.23, 12,512.55 and 5,087.58 is: 7,021.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.23 : 12,512.55 = 5,087.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.23/12,512.55 = 5,087.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.23x = 12,512.55 × 5,087.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.23x = 63,658,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,658,599.13/9,066.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.51

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