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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,067.71, 12,512.61 and 5,088.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,067.71, 12,512.61 and 5,088.09 is: 7,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,067.71 : 12,512.61 = 5,088.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,067.71/12,512.61 = 5,088.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,067.71x = 12,512.61 × 5,088.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,067.71x = 63,665,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,665,285.81/9,067.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.10

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