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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.63, 12,469.44 and 5,056.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.63, 12,469.44 and 5,056.73 is: 6,978.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.63 : 12,469.44 = 5,056.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.63/12,469.44 = 5,056.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.63x = 12,469.44 × 5,056.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.63x = 63,054,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,054,594.71/9,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.44

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