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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072, 12,519.99 and 5,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072, 12,519.99 and 5,039.42 is: 6,954.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072 : 12,519.99 = 5,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072/12,519.99 = 5,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072x = 12,519.99 × 5,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072x = 63,093,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,093,425.41/9,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.74

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