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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.47, 12,477.21 and 5,062.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.47, 12,477.21 and 5,062.58 is: 6,986.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.47 : 12,477.21 = 5,062.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.47/12,477.21 = 5,062.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.47x = 12,477.21 × 5,062.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.47x = 63,166,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,166,873.80/9,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.35

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