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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.44, 12,476.82 and 5,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.44, 12,476.82 and 5,264.70 is: 7,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.44 : 12,476.82 = 5,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.44/12,476.82 = 5,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.44x = 12,476.82 × 5,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.44x = 65,686,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,686,714.25/9,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.07

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