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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.98, 12,521.52 and 5,094.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.98, 12,521.52 and 5,094.99 is: 7,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.98 : 12,521.52 = 5,094.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.98/12,521.52 = 5,094.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.98x = 12,521.52 × 5,094.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.98x = 63,797,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,797,019.18/9,073.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.76

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