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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.49, 12,520.13 and 5,713.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.49, 12,520.13 and 5,713.47 is: 7,881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.49 : 12,520.13 = 5,713.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.49/12,520.13 = 5,713.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.49x = 12,520.13 × 5,713.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.49x = 71,533,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,533,387.15/9,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.17

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