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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.88, 12,519.90 and 5,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.88, 12,519.90 and 5,094.60 is: 7,030.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.88 : 12,519.90 = 5,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.88/12,519.90 = 5,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.88x = 12,519.90 × 5,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.88x = 63,783,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,783,882.54/9,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.17

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