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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.52, 12,474.90 and 5,504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.52, 12,474.90 and 5,504.52 is: 7,594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.52 : 12,474.90 = 5,504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.52/12,474.90 = 5,504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.52x = 12,474.90 × 5,504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.52x = 68,668,336.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,668,336.55/9,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.78

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