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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.17, 12,476.68 and 5,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.17, 12,476.68 and 5,062.42 is: 6,986.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.17 : 12,476.68 = 5,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.17/12,476.68 = 5,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.17x = 12,476.68 × 5,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.17x = 63,162,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162,194.37/9,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.06

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