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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.06, 12,523.68 and 5,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.06, 12,523.68 and 5,095.98 is: 7,032.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.06 : 12,523.68 = 5,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.06/12,523.68 = 5,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.06x = 12,523.68 × 5,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.06x = 63,820,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,820,422.81/9,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.51

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