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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.99, 12,520.47 and 5,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.99, 12,520.47 and 5,094.45 is: 7,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.99 : 12,520.47 = 5,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.99/12,520.47 = 5,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.99x = 12,520.47 × 5,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.99x = 63,784,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,784,908.39/9,072.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.20

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