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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.91, 12,512.28 and 5,088.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.91, 12,512.28 and 5,088.01 is: 7,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.91 : 12,512.28 = 5,088.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.91/12,512.28 = 5,088.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.91x = 12,512.28 × 5,088.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.91x = 63,662,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,662,605.76/9,066.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.42

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