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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.68, 12,477.45 and 5,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.68, 12,477.45 and 5,062.96 is: 6,986.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.68 : 12,477.45 = 5,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.68/12,477.45 = 5,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.68x = 12,477.45 × 5,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.68x = 63,172,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172,830.25/9,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.85

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