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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.20, 12,477.44 and 5,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.20, 12,477.44 and 5,062.16 is: 6,986.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.20 : 12,477.44 = 5,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.20/12,477.44 = 5,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.20x = 12,477.44 × 5,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.20x = 63,162,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162,797.67/9,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.11

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