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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.94, 12,521.37 and 5,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.94, 12,521.37 and 5,095.64 is: 7,031.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.94 : 12,521.37 = 5,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.94/12,521.37 = 5,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.94x = 12,521.37 × 5,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.94x = 63,804,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,804,393.83/9,073.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.61

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