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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.65, 12,468.90 and 5,056.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.65, 12,468.90 and 5,056.66 is: 6,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.65 : 12,468.90 = 5,056.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.65/12,468.90 = 5,056.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.65x = 12,468.90 × 5,056.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.65x = 63,050,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,050,987.87/9,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.02

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