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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.23, 12,522.11 and 5,095.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.23, 12,522.11 and 5,095.51 is: 7,031.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.23 : 12,522.11 = 5,095.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.23/12,522.11 = 5,095.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.23x = 12,522.11 × 5,095.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.23x = 63,806,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,806,479.94/9,074.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.62

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