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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.06, 12,459.75 and 7,048.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.06, 12,459.75 and 7,048.46 is: 9,713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.06 : 12,459.75 = 7,048.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.06/12,459.75 = 7,048.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.06x = 12,459.75 × 7,048.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.06x = 87,822,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,822,049.49/9,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.69

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