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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.92, 12,521.80 and 5,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.92, 12,521.80 and 5,095.20 is: 7,031.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.92 : 12,521.80 = 5,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.92/12,521.80 = 5,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.92x = 12,521.80 × 5,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.92x = 63,801,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,801,075.36/9,073.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.26

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