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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.60, 12,469.02 and 5,056.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.60, 12,469.02 and 5,056.75 is: 6,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.60 : 12,469.02 = 5,056.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.60/12,469.02 = 5,056.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.60x = 12,469.02 × 5,056.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.60x = 63,052,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,052,716.89/9,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.25

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