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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.66, 12,470.66 and 5,262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.66, 12,470.66 and 5,262.03 is: 7,261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.66 : 12,470.66 = 5,262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.66/12,470.66 = 5,262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.66x = 12,470.66 × 5,262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.66x = 65,620,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,620,980.46/9,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.64

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