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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.53, 12,521.03 and 5,094.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.53, 12,521.03 and 5,094.81 is: 7,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.53 : 12,521.03 = 5,094.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.53/12,521.03 = 5,094.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.53x = 12,521.03 × 5,094.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.53x = 63,792,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,792,243.38/9,073.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.59

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