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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,067.87, 12,513.67 and 5,088.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,067.87, 12,513.67 and 5,088.98 is: 7,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,067.87 : 12,513.67 = 5,088.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,067.87/12,513.67 = 5,088.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,067.87x = 12,513.67 × 5,088.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,067.87x = 63,681,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,681,834.92/9,067.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.80

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