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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.61, 12,528.81 and 5,099.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.61, 12,528.81 and 5,099.64 is: 7,037.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.61 : 12,528.81 = 5,099.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.61/12,528.81 = 5,099.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.61x = 12,528.81 × 5,099.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.61x = 63,892,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,892,332.49/9,078.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.68

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