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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.13, 12,518.84 and 5,092.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.13, 12,518.84 and 5,092.46 is: 7,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.13 : 12,518.84 = 5,092.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.13/12,518.84 = 5,092.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.13x = 12,518.84 × 5,092.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.13x = 63,751,735.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,735.97/9,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.21

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