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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.91, 12,519.18 and 5,093.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.91, 12,519.18 and 5,093.01 is: 7,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.91 : 12,519.18 = 5,093.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.91/12,519.18 = 5,093.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.91x = 12,519.18 × 5,093.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.91x = 63,760,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,760,308.93/9,071.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.32

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