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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.43, 12,519.02 and 5,093.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.43, 12,519.02 and 5,093.51 is: 7,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.43 : 12,519.02 = 5,093.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.43/12,519.02 = 5,093.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.43x = 12,519.02 × 5,093.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.43x = 63,765,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,765,703.70/9,072.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.52

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