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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.43, 12,471.51 and 5,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.43, 12,471.51 and 5,059.44 is: 6,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.43 : 12,471.51 = 5,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.43/12,471.51 = 5,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.43x = 12,471.51 × 5,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.43x = 63,098,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,098,856.55/9,038.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.17

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