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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.61, 12,522.87 and 5,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.61, 12,522.87 and 5,095.70 is: 7,032.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.61 : 12,522.87 = 5,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.61/12,522.87 = 5,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.61x = 12,522.87 × 5,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.61x = 63,812,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,812,788.66/9,073.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.79

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