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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.25, 12,511.40 and 5,087.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.25, 12,511.40 and 5,087.73 is: 7,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.25 : 12,511.40 = 5,087.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.25/12,511.40 = 5,087.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.25x = 12,511.40 × 5,087.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.25x = 63,654,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,654,625.12/9,066.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.05

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