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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.54, 12,467.10 and 5,056.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.54, 12,467.10 and 5,056.56 is: 6,976.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.54 : 12,467.10 = 5,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.54/12,467.10 = 5,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.54x = 12,467.10 × 5,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.54x = 63,040,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,040,639.18/9,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.96

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