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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.39, 12,465.90 and 5,258.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.39, 12,465.90 and 5,258.79 is: 7,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.39 : 12,465.90 = 5,258.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.39/12,465.90 = 5,258.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.39x = 12,465.90 × 5,258.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.39x = 65,555,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,555,550.26/9,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.03

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