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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.72, 12,512.13 and 5,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.72, 12,512.13 and 5,087.60 is: 7,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.72 : 12,512.13 = 5,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.72/12,512.13 = 5,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.72x = 12,512.13 × 5,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.72x = 63,656,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,656,712.59/9,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.92

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