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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.92, 12,476.16 and 5,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.92, 12,476.16 and 5,314.56 is: 7,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.92 : 12,476.16 = 5,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.92/12,476.16 = 5,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.92x = 12,476.16 × 5,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.92x = 66,305,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,305,300.89/9,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.10

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