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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.76, 12,516.68 and 5,092.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.76, 12,516.68 and 5,092.31 is: 7,026.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.76 : 12,516.68 = 5,092.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.76/12,516.68 = 5,092.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.76x = 12,516.68 × 5,092.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.76x = 63,738,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,738,752.15/9,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.84

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