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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.67, 12,473.63 and 5,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.67, 12,473.63 and 5,261.23 is: 7,260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.67 : 12,473.63 = 5,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.67/12,473.63 = 5,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.67x = 12,473.63 × 5,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.67x = 65,626,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,626,636.36/9,038.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.65

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