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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.73, 12,519.63 and 5,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.73, 12,519.63 and 5,092.56 is: 7,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.73 : 12,519.63 = 5,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.73/12,519.63 = 5,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.73x = 12,519.63 × 5,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.73x = 63,756,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,756,966.95/9,071.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.09

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