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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.13, 12,474.61 and 5,060.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.13, 12,474.61 and 5,060.61 is: 6,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.13 : 12,474.61 = 5,060.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.13/12,474.61 = 5,060.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.13x = 12,474.61 × 5,060.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.13x = 63,129,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,129,123.46/9,039.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.98

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