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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.82, 12,476.59 and 5,062.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.82, 12,476.59 and 5,062.29 is: 6,985.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.82 : 12,476.59 = 5,062.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.82/12,476.59 = 5,062.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.82x = 12,476.59 × 5,062.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.82x = 63,160,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,160,104.14/9,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.33

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