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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.49, 12,524.09 and 5,095.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.49, 12,524.09 and 5,095.87 is: 7,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.49 : 12,524.09 = 5,095.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.49/12,524.09 = 5,095.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.49x = 12,524.09 × 5,095.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.49x = 63,821,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,821,134.51/9,074.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.03

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