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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.73, 12,478.91 and 5,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.73, 12,478.91 and 5,504.28 is: 7,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.73 : 12,478.91 = 5,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.73/12,478.91 = 5,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.73x = 12,478.91 × 5,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.73x = 68,687,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,687,371.38/9,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.71

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