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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.74, 12,512.13 and 5,087.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.74, 12,512.13 and 5,087.59 is: 7,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.74 : 12,512.13 = 5,087.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.74/12,512.13 = 5,087.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.74x = 12,512.13 × 5,087.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.74x = 63,656,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,656,587.47/9,066.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.89

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