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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.42, 12,540.79 and 4,999.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.42, 12,540.79 and 4,999.39 is: 6,899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.42 : 12,540.79 = 4,999.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.42/12,540.79 = 4,999.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.42x = 12,540.79 × 4,999.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.42x = 62,696,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,696,306.47/9,087.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.24

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