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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.23, 12,473.52 and 5,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.23, 12,473.52 and 5,261.74 is: 7,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.23 : 12,473.52 = 5,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.23/12,473.52 = 5,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.23x = 12,473.52 × 5,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.23x = 65,632,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,632,419.12/9,038.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.65

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