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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.46, 12,470.10 and 5,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.46, 12,470.10 and 5,056.80 is: 6,979.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.46 : 12,470.10 = 5,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.46/12,470.10 = 5,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.46x = 12,470.10 × 5,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.46x = 63,058,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,058,801.68/9,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.04

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