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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.85, 12,521.25 and 5,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.85, 12,521.25 and 5,094.23 is: 7,029.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.85 : 12,521.25 = 5,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.85/12,521.25 = 5,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.85x = 12,521.25 × 5,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.85x = 63,786,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,786,064.78/9,073.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.66

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