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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.53, 12,468.27 and 5,257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.53, 12,468.27 and 5,257.96 is: 7,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.53 : 12,468.27 = 5,257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.53/12,468.27 = 5,257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.53x = 12,468.27 × 5,257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.53x = 65,557,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,557,664.93/9,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.54

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