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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.52, 12,518.36 and 5,038.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.52, 12,518.36 and 5,038.53 is: 6,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.52 : 12,518.36 = 5,038.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.52/12,518.36 = 5,038.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.52x = 12,518.36 × 5,038.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.52x = 63,074,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,074,132.41/9,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.98

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