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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,067.55, 12,512.88 and 5,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,067.55, 12,512.88 and 5,034.56 is: 6,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,067.55 : 12,512.88 = 5,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,067.55/12,512.88 = 5,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,067.55x = 12,512.88 × 5,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,067.55x = 62,996,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,996,782.57/9,067.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.50

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