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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.13, 12,476.37 and 4,952.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.13, 12,476.37 and 4,952.91 is: 6,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.13 : 12,476.37 = 4,952.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.13/12,476.37 = 4,952.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.13x = 12,476.37 × 4,952.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.13x = 61,794,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,794,337.74/9,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.80

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