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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.97, 12,530.84 and 5,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.97, 12,530.84 and 5,047.24 is: 6,965.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.97 : 12,530.84 = 5,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.97/12,530.84 = 5,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.97x = 12,530.84 × 5,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.97x = 63,246,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,246,068.99/9,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,965.45

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