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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.17, 12,477.36 and 5,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.17, 12,477.36 and 5,062.59 is: 6,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.17 : 12,477.36 = 5,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.17/12,477.36 = 5,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.17x = 12,477.36 × 5,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.17x = 63,167,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,167,757.96/9,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.68

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