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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.91, 12,520.56 and 5,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.91, 12,520.56 and 5,094.01 is: 7,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.91 : 12,520.56 = 5,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.91/12,520.56 = 5,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.91x = 12,520.56 × 5,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.91x = 63,779,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,779,857.85/9,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.70

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