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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.08, 12,467.70 and 5,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.08, 12,467.70 and 5,055.88 is: 6,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.08 : 12,467.70 = 5,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.08/12,467.70 = 5,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.08x = 12,467.70 × 5,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.08x = 63,035,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,035,195.08/9,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.72

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