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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.06, 12,548.32 and 5,059.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.06, 12,548.32 and 5,059.87 is: 6,982.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.06 : 12,548.32 = 5,059.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.06/12,548.32 = 5,059.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.06x = 12,548.32 × 5,059.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.06x = 63,492,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,492,823.90/9,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.56

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