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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.22, 12,477.24 and 5,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.22, 12,477.24 and 5,062.30 is: 6,986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.22 : 12,477.24 = 5,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.22/12,477.24 = 5,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.22x = 12,477.24 × 5,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.22x = 63,163,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,163,500.86/9,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.17

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