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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.84, 12,517.54 and 5,091.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.84, 12,517.54 and 5,091.87 is: 7,026.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.84 : 12,517.54 = 5,091.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.84/12,517.54 = 5,091.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.84x = 12,517.54 × 5,091.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.84x = 63,737,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,737,673.67/9,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.66

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