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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.28, 12,522.72 and 5,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.28, 12,522.72 and 5,095.72 is: 7,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.28 : 12,522.72 = 5,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.28/12,522.72 = 5,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.28x = 12,522.72 × 5,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.28x = 63,812,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,812,274.76/9,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.21

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