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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.06, 12,518.58 and 5,092.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.06, 12,518.58 and 5,092.39 is: 7,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.06 : 12,518.58 = 5,092.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.06/12,518.58 = 5,092.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.06x = 12,518.58 × 5,092.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.06x = 63,749,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,749,491.61/9,072.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.01

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