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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.98, 12,475.34 and 5,061.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.98, 12,475.34 and 5,061.08 is: 6,984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.98 : 12,475.34 = 5,061.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.98/12,475.34 = 5,061.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.98x = 12,475.34 × 5,061.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.98x = 63,138,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,138,606.09/9,039.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.38

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