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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.14, 12,519.50 and 5,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.14, 12,519.50 and 5,093.24 is: 7,028.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.14 : 12,519.50 = 5,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.14/12,519.50 = 5,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.14x = 12,519.50 × 5,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.14x = 63,764,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,764,730.12/9,072.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.64

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