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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.81, 12,469.44 and 5,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.81, 12,469.44 and 5,056.62 is: 6,978.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.81 : 12,469.44 = 5,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.81/12,469.44 = 5,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.81x = 12,469.44 × 5,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.81x = 63,053,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,053,219.69/9,035.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.15

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