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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.93, 12,520.88 and 5,094.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.93, 12,520.88 and 5,094.35 is: 7,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.93 : 12,520.88 = 5,094.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.93/12,520.88 = 5,094.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.93x = 12,520.88 × 5,094.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.93x = 63,785,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,785,656.95/9,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.33

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