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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.61, 12,522.87 and 5,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.61, 12,522.87 and 5,095.44 is: 7,031.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.61 : 12,522.87 = 5,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.61/12,522.87 = 5,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.61x = 12,522.87 × 5,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.61x = 63,809,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,809,532.71/9,074.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.66

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