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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.32, 12,476.77 and 5,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.32, 12,476.77 and 5,008.28 is: 6,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.32 : 12,476.77 = 5,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.32/12,476.77 = 5,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.32x = 12,476.77 × 5,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.32x = 62,487,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,487,157.66/9,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.29

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