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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.96, 12,519.18 and 5,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.96, 12,519.18 and 5,093 is: 7,028.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.96 : 12,519.18 = 5,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.96/12,519.18 = 5,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.96x = 12,519.18 × 5,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.96x = 63,760,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,760,183.74/9,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.27

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