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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.52, 12,521.70 and 5,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.52, 12,521.70 and 5,095.62 is: 7,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.52 : 12,521.70 = 5,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.52/12,521.70 = 5,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.52x = 12,521.70 × 5,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.52x = 63,805,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,805,824.95/9,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.32

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