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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.94, 12,519.99 and 5,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.94, 12,519.99 and 5,094.64 is: 7,030.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.94 : 12,519.99 = 5,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.94/12,519.99 = 5,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.94x = 12,519.99 × 5,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.94x = 63,784,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,784,841.85/9,072.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.23

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