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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.62, 12,476.08 and 5,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.62, 12,476.08 and 5,262.82 is: 7,263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.62 : 12,476.08 = 5,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.62/12,476.08 = 5,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.62x = 12,476.08 × 5,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.62x = 65,659,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,659,363.35/9,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.51

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