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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.93, 12,519.49 and 5,093.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.93, 12,519.49 and 5,093.35 is: 7,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.93 : 12,519.49 = 5,093.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.93/12,519.49 = 5,093.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.93x = 12,519.49 × 5,093.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.93x = 63,766,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,766,144.39/9,071.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.95

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