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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.88, 12,521.28 and 5,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.88, 12,521.28 and 5,095.60 is: 7,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.88 : 12,521.28 = 5,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.88/12,521.28 = 5,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.88x = 12,521.28 × 5,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.88x = 63,803,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,803,434.37/9,073.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.55

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