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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.03, 12,516.43 and 5,092.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.03, 12,516.43 and 5,092.31 is: 7,026.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.03 : 12,516.43 = 5,092.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.03/12,516.43 = 5,092.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.03x = 12,516.43 × 5,092.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.03x = 63,737,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,737,541.65/9,071.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.49

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