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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.69, 12,474.68 and 5,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.69, 12,474.68 and 5,060.84 is: 6,983.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.69 : 12,474.68 = 5,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.69/12,474.68 = 5,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.69x = 12,474.68 × 5,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.69x = 63,132,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,132,359.53/9,039.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.91

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