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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.74, 12,475.28 and 5,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.74, 12,475.28 and 5,060.06 is: 6,983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.74 : 12,475.28 = 5,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.74/12,475.28 = 5,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.74x = 12,475.28 × 5,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.74x = 63,125,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,125,665.32/9,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.13

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