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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.17, 12,474.11 and 5,264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.17, 12,474.11 and 5,264.53 is: 7,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.17 : 12,474.11 = 5,264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.17/12,474.11 = 5,264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.17x = 12,474.11 × 5,264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.17x = 65,670,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,670,326.32/9,039.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.08

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