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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.79, 12,525.81 and 5,043.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.79, 12,525.81 and 5,043.63 is: 6,960.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.79 : 12,525.81 = 5,043.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.79/12,525.81 = 5,043.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.79x = 12,525.81 × 5,043.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.79x = 63,175,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,175,579.15/9,076.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.12

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