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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.94, 12,517.56 and 5,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.94, 12,517.56 and 5,092.28 is: 7,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.94 : 12,517.56 = 5,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.94/12,517.56 = 5,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.94x = 12,517.56 × 5,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.94x = 63,742,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,742,920.44/9,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.16

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