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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.84, 12,472.92 and 5,262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.84, 12,472.92 and 5,262.03 is: 7,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.84 : 12,472.92 = 5,262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.84/12,472.92 = 5,262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.84x = 12,472.92 × 5,262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.84x = 65,632,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,632,879.23/9,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.21

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