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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.63, 12,474.07 and 5,637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.63, 12,474.07 and 5,637.11 is: 7,777.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.63 : 12,474.07 = 5,637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.63/12,474.07 = 5,637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.63x = 12,474.07 × 5,637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.63x = 70,317,628.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,317,628.27/9,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.10

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