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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.12, 12,467.34 and 5,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.12, 12,467.34 and 5,055.23 is: 6,975.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.12 : 12,467.34 = 5,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.12/12,467.34 = 5,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.12x = 12,467.34 × 5,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.12x = 63,025,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,025,208.85/9,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.58

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