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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.15, 12,473.66 and 5,262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.15, 12,473.66 and 5,262.42 is: 7,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.15 : 12,473.66 = 5,262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.15/12,473.66 = 5,262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.15x = 12,473.66 × 5,262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.15x = 65,641,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,641,697.79/9,039.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.93

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