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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.15, 12,476.42 and 5,264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.15, 12,476.42 and 5,264.43 is: 7,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.15 : 12,476.42 = 5,264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.15/12,476.42 = 5,264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.15x = 12,476.42 × 5,264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.15x = 65,681,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,681,239.74/9,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.70

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