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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.61, 12,521.49 and 5,094.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.61, 12,521.49 and 5,094.70 is: 7,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.61 : 12,521.49 = 5,094.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.61/12,521.49 = 5,094.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.61x = 12,521.49 × 5,094.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.61x = 63,793,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,793,184.69/9,072.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.41

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