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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.61, 12,517.45 and 5,093.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.61, 12,517.45 and 5,093.01 is: 7,028.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.61 : 12,517.45 = 5,093.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.61/12,517.45 = 5,093.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.61x = 12,517.45 × 5,093.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.61x = 63,751,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,485.29/9,070.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.36

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