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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.96, 12,514.80 and 5,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.96, 12,514.80 and 5,091.52 is: 7,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.96 : 12,514.80 = 5,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.96/12,514.80 = 5,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.96x = 12,514.80 × 5,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.96x = 63,719,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,719,354.50/9,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.54

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