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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.41, 12,518.49 and 5,092.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.41, 12,518.49 and 5,092.51 is: 7,027.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.41 : 12,518.49 = 5,092.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.41/12,518.49 = 5,092.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.41x = 12,518.49 × 5,092.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.41x = 63,750,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,750,535.51/9,071.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.63

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