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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.89, 12,521.93 and 5,095.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.89, 12,521.93 and 5,095.35 is: 7,031.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.89 : 12,521.93 = 5,095.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.89/12,521.93 = 5,095.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.89x = 12,521.93 × 5,095.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.89x = 63,803,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,803,590.55/9,073.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.56

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