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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.05, 12,476.94 and 5,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.05, 12,476.94 and 5,265.54 is: 7,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.05 : 12,476.94 = 5,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.05/12,476.94 = 5,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.05x = 12,476.94 × 5,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.05x = 65,697,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,697,806.90/9,041.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.61

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