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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.52, 12,516.98 and 5,037.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.52, 12,516.98 and 5,037.53 is: 6,951.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.52 : 12,516.98 = 5,037.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.52/12,516.98 = 5,037.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.52x = 12,516.98 × 5,037.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.52x = 63,054,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,054,706.15/9,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.61

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