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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.43, 12,468.95 and 5,056.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.43, 12,468.95 and 5,056.61 is: 6,978.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.43 : 12,468.95 = 5,056.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.43/12,468.95 = 5,056.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.43x = 12,468.95 × 5,056.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.43x = 63,050,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,050,529.63/9,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.14

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