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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.81, 12,516.58 and 5,037.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.81, 12,516.58 and 5,037.09 is: 6,950.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.81 : 12,516.58 = 5,037.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.81/12,516.58 = 5,037.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.81x = 12,516.58 × 5,037.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.81x = 63,047,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,047,127.55/9,070.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.55

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