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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.51, 12,519.09 and 5,094.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.51, 12,519.09 and 5,094.06 is: 7,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.51 : 12,519.09 = 5,094.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.51/12,519.09 = 5,094.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.51x = 12,519.09 × 5,094.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.51x = 63,772,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,772,995.61/9,072.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.26

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