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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.93, 12,521.16 and 5,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.93, 12,521.16 and 5,094.28 is: 7,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.93 : 12,521.16 = 5,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.93/12,521.16 = 5,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.93x = 12,521.16 × 5,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.93x = 63,786,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,786,294.96/9,073.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.62

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