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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.70, 12,467.43 and 5,259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.70, 12,467.43 and 5,259.48 is: 7,257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.70 : 12,467.43 = 5,259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.70/12,467.43 = 5,259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.70x = 12,467.43 × 5,259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.70x = 65,572,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,572,198.74/9,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.01

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