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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.29, 12,476.85 and 5,062.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.29, 12,476.85 and 5,062.39 is: 6,986.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.29 : 12,476.85 = 5,062.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.29/12,476.85 = 5,062.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.29x = 12,476.85 × 5,062.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.29x = 63,162,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162,680.67/9,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.03

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