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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.09, 12,517.88 and 5,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.09, 12,517.88 and 5,092.12 is: 7,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.09 : 12,517.88 = 5,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.09/12,517.88 = 5,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.09x = 12,517.88 × 5,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.09x = 63,742,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,742,547.11/9,071.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.00

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