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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.65, 12,474.35 and 5,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.65, 12,474.35 and 5,262.93 is: 7,262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.65 : 12,474.35 = 5,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.65/12,474.35 = 5,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.65x = 12,474.35 × 5,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.65x = 65,651,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,651,568.47/9,039.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.62

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