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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.03, 12,468.32 and 5,056.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.03, 12,468.32 and 5,056.91 is: 6,978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.03 : 12,468.32 = 5,056.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.03/12,468.32 = 5,056.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.03x = 12,468.32 × 5,056.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.03x = 63,051,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,051,084.47/9,035.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.52

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