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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.07, 12,476.91 and 5,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.07, 12,476.91 and 5,063.03 is: 6,987.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.07 : 12,476.91 = 5,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.07/12,476.91 = 5,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.07x = 12,476.91 × 5,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.07x = 63,170,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,170,969.64/9,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.11

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