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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.94, 12,519.66 and 5,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.94, 12,519.66 and 5,294.52 is: 7,306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.94 : 12,519.66 = 5,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.94/12,519.66 = 5,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.94x = 12,519.66 × 5,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.94x = 66,285,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,285,590.26/9,071.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.66

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