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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.83, 12,512.34 and 5,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.83, 12,512.34 and 5,087.70 is: 7,021.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.83 : 12,512.34 = 5,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.83/12,512.34 = 5,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.83x = 12,512.34 × 5,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.83x = 63,659,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,659,032.22/9,066.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.09

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