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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.28, 12,476.58 and 5,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.28, 12,476.58 and 5,061.72 is: 6,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.28 : 12,476.58 = 5,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.28/12,476.58 = 5,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.28x = 12,476.58 × 5,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.28x = 63,152,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,152,954.52/9,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.96

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